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Afghan Turkic Communityin California

Programs

Language, faith, and culture — taught with love.

Our weekend school helps children connect with their heritage in small, friendly classes led by dedicated teachers from our community.
Children in traditional Uzbek chapan robes and doppi capsO'zbek tili

Uzbek Language Classes

Children & youth, ages 5–16 Weekends during the school year

Children learn to speak, read, and write Uzbek through conversation, songs, stories, and games — so the language of their grandparents stays alive at the family table.

  • Beginner and continuing groups
  • Latin and Arabic-script reading practice
  • Folk songs, poetry, and storytelling
  • Year-end performance for families
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Community members of several generations standing togetherزبان دری

Farsi / Dari Language Classes

Children & youth, ages 5–16 Weekends during the school year

A warm, structured introduction to Dari — the shared language of Afghanistan — building confident readers, clear writers, and proud speakers who can connect with relatives near and far.

  • Alphabet, reading, and handwriting
  • Everyday conversation and vocabulary
  • Classic poetry from Rumi to Hafez
  • Small classes with caring teachers
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Fathers and children sharing a meal at a community gatheringتعلیم قرآن

Qur'an Classes for Children

Children, ages 6–14 Weekends, grouped by level

Gentle, patient instruction in reading the Qur'an with proper tajweed, alongside the values of kindness, honesty, and respect that our families hold dear.

  • Arabic letters and Qaida foundations
  • Tajweed and recitation practice
  • Memorization of short surahs
  • Character and manners (adab)
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For the whole family

Cultural events & community activities

Beyond the classroom, we gather throughout the year to celebrate, support, and simply enjoy one another.

Cultural celebrations

Nowruz, Eid gatherings, and Uzbek Language Day — with music, traditional dress, and food from home.

Family picnics

Seasonal gatherings in local parks where elders, parents, and children share a meal on the dastarkhan.

Newcomer support

Friendly guidance for families settling in Northern California: schools, services, and a community to lean on.

Youth & elders

Mentorship, sports, and intergenerational programs that keep our young people connected to their roots.

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Be part of the story

Our traditions grow stronger with every family that joins.

Membership keeps classes affordable and gatherings open to all. Donations fund teachers, books, and celebrations for the next generation.

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