POLITICS — March 18, 2026
Thousands of Copies of Eid Message from Supreme Amir al-Mu'minin Distributed Across Afghan Provinces
Thousands of copies of the Eid al-Fitr message from Islamic Emirate leader Supreme Amir al-Mu'minin Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada were distributed across Afghan provinces by Information and Culture Departments. The messages, in Dari and Pashto, emphasize Sharia implementation, unity, security, development and Eid recommendations.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read

Thousands of copies of the Ramadan Eid greeting message from Supreme Amir al-Mu'minin Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, have been distributed to people across the country's provinces.
Presidents and officials of provincial Information and Culture Departments stated that the messages were handed out in provincial centers and districts at government institutions, mosques and other locations. The distributions were reported by Bakhtar News Agency correspondents from the provinces.
The messages, printed in Dari and Pashto, address a range of topics. These include the implementation of divine rulings, strengthening the Islamic system, obedience, security, stability, unity and solidarity, eradication of bad customs and traditions, reconstruction and development, education and training, and cooperation with returning migrants.
They also cover good and beneficial relations based on Islamic principles with all countries of the world, as well as topics related to worship and important recommendations for the blessed Eid al-Fitr.
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Single source (Bakhtar News) provides direct, on-record attribution to named positional officials (provincial Information and Culture Department presidents and officials) with concrete details on distribution locations, languages, and quantities.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Bakhtar News: "Supreme Amir al-Mu'minin (may Allah protect him)" and "Sheikh al-Quran wal-Hadith Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada" – reverential honorifics and exalted titles that frame the leader with advocacy and deference beyond neutral reporting.
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