CA Country Anthems

Afghanistan National Anthem History

Dā Də Bātorāno Kor · دا د باتورانو کور

After the fall of the Taliban, Afghanistan's 2004 constitution mandated a new national anthem in Pashto, incorporating specific religious and ethnic mentions. "Milli Surood" was adopted in 2006, though it faced criticism for its prescribed composition.

Afghanistan Dā Də Bātorāno Kor

Afghanistan

Language
Pashto
Anthem
Dā Də Bātorāno Kor
Duration
1:10
Status
The Afghan government in exile continues to use 'Milli Surood' as its national anthem following the Taliban takeover in 2021.

History timeline

  1. 2004

    Following the Taliban's fall, the new constitution required an anthem in Pashto, mentioning 'Allahu Akbar' and ethnic groups.

  2. 2006

    "Milli Surood" was officially adopted, composed by Babrak Wasa with lyrics by Abdul Bari Jahani.

  3. 2021

    The Afghan government collapsed to the Taliban, leading to their effective control of the country.

The winning anthem was created by two Afghans living outside the country due to the war, despite its purpose to signal a new era for Afghanistan.