It marks a historic day of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice by the Afghan people.
This day is a golden chapter in history, when King Amanullah Khan and his courageous companions brought the mighty British Empire to its knees and raised the flag of Afghanistan’s freedom high in the sky.
This sacred day of independence ignites pride, honor, and love in the heart of every Afghan.
It teaches us how our ancestors stood firm against cannons, rifles, and chains, sacrificing everything for their land, dignity, and honor—but never accepting slavery.
Although the Taliban have a deep-rooted hostility toward Afghanistan’s national flag, thousands of Afghans on social media have changed their profile pictures to the flag’s colors, shared poems of freedom, and revived the memory of the national hero King Amanullah Khan.
August 19 reminds us that Afghans always seek freedom—they will never surrender, nor accept the servitude of foreigners.
August 19 is the Day of Uprising Against Slavery and Afghanistan’s Independence Day.
