the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Timeline

1. 1996

   to 1997

   Plain white banner first used

   The Taliban used a plain white banner before adding the profession of faith the following year.

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2. 1997

   to 2001

   Black Shahada added

   The Taliban added the black Shahada to the white field, creating the Islamic Emirate’s recognizable flag.

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3. 2001

   to 2001

   Flag design formally codified

   A flag law specified a white rectangular flag with the profession of faith in black ink.

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4. 2021

   Shahada flag reintroduced

   The Taliban reintroduced the Islamic Emirate’s white flag bearing the Shahada after returning to power.

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