Sources: The Daily Times and Afghanistan public holidays. Following the July 23 death of former King, Mohammad Zahir Shah, who reigned for 40 years until 1973, Afghanistan's President, Hamid Karzai, announced three days of national mourning for the former king and ordered flags to be flown at half mast. These 3 day will not, however, be public holidays.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Afghanistan Declares 3 Days of National Mourning
Sources: The Daily Times and Afghanistan public holidays. Following the July 23 death of former King, Mohammad Zahir Shah, who reigned for 40 years until 1973, Afghanistan's President, Hamid Karzai, announced three days of national mourning for the former king and ordered flags to be flown at half mast. These 3 day will not, however, be public holidays.
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