Nurzai

The Noorzai / Nurzai ( نورزی ) belong to one of the most important tribes of the Pashtuns. As descendants of the Durrani tribe inhabited the Noorzai since the 15th century is now Afghanistan and is associated with the line of monarchs Ahmad Shah Durrani. The Noorzai clan is spread worldwide, its roots lie in the south of Afghanistan. The name can be translated Noorzai with light or the enlightened ones.

The number of Noorzais can not be detected, since a large part is abroad. The United States, Pakistan, as well as Canada and Germany represent preferred emigration areas represents the total population is estimated to be over 1.5 million worldwide.

The family is considered to be wealthy and prominent in the Afghan society. The influence of the Noorzai tribe manifests itself in her powerful position in the Afghan Parliament. One of the many highly respected people of the Noorzai tribe, for example, Haji Wakil Abdul Samad Khan. The area of ​​influence is also reflected in their dedicated attitude in the Afghan Human Rights Commission.

• Ethnic group in Afghanistan