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Zari is a purple, hijab-wearing Muppet-style character introduced in 2016 on Baghch-e-Simsim, the Afghan version of Sesame Street. Her role was designed to support educational messages about girls' education, confidence, and participation in public life while presenting a character familiar to Afghan children. Zari is relevant to studies of educational television, culturally adapted children's media, and the representation of girls in learning-focused programming.

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Who is Zari on Baghch-e-Simsim?

Zari is a purple, hijab-wearing Muppet-style character on Baghch-e-Simsim. She was introduced in 2016 on the Afghan version of Sesame Street.

What subjects does Zari help teach?

Zari supports educational messages about girls' education, confidence, and participation in public life. Her character presents those ideas in a child-friendly format.

What does Zari look like?

Zari is presented as a purple character who wears a hijab. Her design is part of her role on Baghch-e-Simsim.

Which Sesame Street adaptation features Zari?

Zari appears on Baghch-e-Simsim, the Afghan version of Sesame Street. The character was introduced there in 2016.

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