Law on the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage Explained in Maidan Wardak

The General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage, in cooperation with the Maidan Wardak Directorate of Information and Culture, held a meeting to explain the Law on the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage, following a directive from the leadership.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Sher Ahmad Haqqani, Minister of Information and Culture; Mufti Mohammad Tahir Ahmad, Director General of the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage; Mawlawi Khairullah Khairkhwah, Governor of Maidan Wardak; Qari Ahmadullah Saeed Khosti, Director of Jihadi Heritage and Document Registration; officials from local civilian and military institutions; and several figures from the jihad era.
Mawlawi Khairullah Khairkhwah emphasized the importance of preserving artefacts from the jihad era to safeguard Afghanistan’s historical identity and ensure that future generations understand the sacrifices made by Afghans, as well as the injustices and atrocities inflicted on the Afghan people. He stressed that preserving this heritage goes beyond protecting historical objects; it is also essential to documenting the country’s past struggles and significant events and passing this historical record on to future generations.
The Minister of Information and Culture, the Director General of the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage, and several local officials commended the Maidan Wardak Directorate of Information and Culture for its efforts to preserve jihadi heritage. They described the establishment of the Mujahid Museum as an important initiative to safeguard artefacts left behind by mujahideen during the struggle against occupying forces. They noted that these artefacts serve as lasting reminders of the sacrifices, commitment and bravery of those who took part in the struggle.
During the meeting, Mufti Mohammad Tahir Ahmad and Qari Ahmadullah Saeed Khosti outlined the provisions of the Law on the Preservation of Jihadi Heritage. They described its implementation as an important step towards identifying, documenting, and safeguarding historical materials related to the jihad era. They also called on participants to collect accounts of mujahideen’s experiences and achievements, along with biographical information about martyrs, from across Maidan Wardak province and submit the material to the Jihadi Heritage Preservation Department of the provincial Directorate of Information and Culture.
Mawlawi Habibullah Mujahid, Director of Information and Culture in Maidan Wardak, said Afghanistan had a proud history of jihad and that thousands of Afghans had made sacrifices in defense of the country and its independence. He stressed the importance of continued efforts to document and preserve the history of these sacrifices and struggles for future generations.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants underscored the need for coordination, collective responsibility, and effective implementation of the law to ensure the preservation of jihadi heritage.
3 Jumada al-Awwal 1448
15 October 2026