Afghanistan Peace CampaignOn this day, several citizens of the country are calling for clarity on the fate of the national tricolor flag.
The seventh of Asad (solar calendar) was designated as National Flag Day during the previous government, celebrated annually until its end.
On this day, several citizens of the country are calling for clarity on the fate of the national tricolor flag.
They urge the Islamic Emirate to seriously consider the use of the tricolor flag both domestically and internationally.
Mustafa, a resident of Kabul, said: “It is very upsetting that the fate of the flag is still unclear. The flag represents the identity of a nation.”
Khayrullah, another resident of Kabul, stated: “Our demand from the Islamic Emirate government is that this tricolor flag or the current flag should be made official.”
The tricolor flag was first introduced in 1307 solar year at the suggestion of King Amanullah and approved by the Loya Jirga in Paghman. Black symbolizes a difficult past, red represents the people’s struggle for freedom, and green signifies freedom and prosperity.
Khan Mohammad, also a resident of Kabul, said: “It was confirmed a hundred years ago and was used as the official flag of the country; unfortunately, today it holds no identity in the country.”
Although the Islamic Emirate has recently not commented on the tricolor flag, it had previously stated that Afghanistan’s flag is currently white and could be changed based on collective agreement at an appropriate time.
Some political analysts have opinions on National Flag Day and the national flag.
Fazl Rahman Oria, a political analyst, said: “In the future, if a constitution is created, it will be decided whether this flag remains the national flag or changes occur; however, in my view, the current flag flying over the Arg is the national flag.”
The seventh of Asad was named National Flag Day by the former Afghan government in 1398 solar year.
However, after the Islamic Emirate regained control of the country, the white flag replaced the tricolor flag, and the celebration of this day has diminished.