Rumors spread about Mullah Omar’s health and his whereabouts after the Taliban was overthrown in 2001 after the US -led invasion, until the movement’s officials in April 2015 admitted that he died two years ago.
The ceremony was held around his grave in Amrzo in the governorate of Zabul, according to a Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, who spoke to AFP on Sunday.
When 20 years of occupation, the US-led coalition forces withdrew after the Taliban seized control in August 2021.
“The location of the cemetery remained a secret to prevent damage because there were several adversaries there and the country was invaded. The immediate family alone knows the location, “explained Mujahid.
The Taliban leaders can be seen gathered around a plain white grave that is enclosed in a green iron cage in the images released by the authorities.
The spokesperson stated, “Now that the decision has been taken, there is no longer a difficulty with visiting people at the grave.”
Mullah Omar, who died at the age of 55, established the Taliban in 1993, which seized power in 1996 after years of civil war and established a system based on a strict interpretation of Sharia..
Mullah Omar’s final resting place is revealed by the Taliban 9 years after his passing
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