Most Afghans choose Jan 1st as birthday due to absence of records

Afghanistan, Jan 01: Due to absence of records most of Afghans have choosen January 1st as their birthday.

In the absence of birth certificates or official records, many Afghans have long used the seasons or historical events to help determine their age.

But the explosion of social media networks such as Facebook, which require users to register their birthday, and the growing demand for passports and visas have forced Afghans to pick a day -- any day.

January 1 has become a common choice, although the date is more about practicality than parties.