Deputy Minister for Arts and Culture Visits Maiwand Martyrs’ Shrine and Malalai of Maiwand’s Tomb

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Tayebi, Deputy Minister for Arts and Culture at the Ministry of Information and Culture, visited the shrine of the Maiwand martyrs and the tomb of Malalai of Maiwand in Kandahar Province. He was accompanied by Engineer Mohammad Hasib Nasimi, Director of Historical Monuments, and a team of technical engineers.
The visit aimed to assess the current condition of the two historical sites, identify their preservation and protection needs, and explore options for comprehensive restoration. An initial technical survey was also conducted to help determine the measures needed to preserve and restore the sites in keeping with their historical and cultural significance.
The Ministry of Information and Culture considers the preservation of historical monuments and the protection of cultural heritage among its key responsibilities. The necessary measures to safeguard the two sites and undertake comprehensive restoration will be determined in light of the findings of the technical assessment.
The shrine of the Maiwand martyrs and the tomb of Malalai of Maiwand, the heroine of the Battle of Maiwand, stand as important symbols of Afghanistan’s history, collective struggle and the sacrifices made in defence of the country’s independence.
14 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 
26 oct 2026