This past week, the Sesame Street franchise unveiled its latest character, an adorable pink muppet named Zari. As you may have noticed, she’s sporting a hijab! The new kid on the block is slated to make her small-screen debut on Baghch-e-Simsim (“Sesame Garden”). This is Afghanistan’s locally produced answer to Sesame Street. Though her debut may be small-screen, Zari is…
Sesame Street Unveils “Zari,” the First Afghan Girl Muppet
By AZMIA