Customs of co-operation exist at the time of death and marriage and at times of sowing and harvesting. On such occasions the people contribute in cash or kind according to their abilities and according to the relationship. Assistance to the bride’s parents at the time of a marriage is called "Bigar". The groom is assisted as well. People give him money and gifts to congratulate him and his parents at the time of Valima (marriage dinner)."Purs" is a kind of assistance given to the family of a deceased person. The main purpose is to share the expenditure of the death ceremony."Pory" is a form of assistance given to people who are sentenced by a Jirga and cannot pay the fine themselves. People also co-operate in community activities like cleaning the streets or installing community hand pumps.

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