Independent, Tajiks Revel in Their Faith
Carolyn Drake for The New York Times Tajiks gathered in Dushanbe last month to welcome pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia. DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — The crowd in the airport parking lot was jubilant despite the cold, with squealing children, busy concession stands and a tangle of idling cars giving the impression of an eager audience before…
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