The Flag of Afghanistan

• Black stands for the time period of 1839-1919 when the Afghan people fought three wars of independence against the British Empire • Red represents blood, sacrifice, and the continuous challenge of the people to overcome hardship • Green is the color of Islam and symbolizes peace The writing on the flag emphasizes the importance of Islam by stating: “There is no God but God and Mohammad is his prophet” The mosque with the mihrab, is from seal of Abdur Rahman Khan, added by Habibullah Khan (who ruled 1901-1919).