# Kabul Marks Taliban Rule Anniversary with Flags and Patriotic Music

Taliban supporters gathered in Kabul to celebrate the anniversary of the group's takeover of Afghanistan, waving flags and listening to patriotic songs. The event highlights the Taliban's continued consolidation of power and their public narrative of victory.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/16/photos-patriotic-music-and-flags-mark-taliban-rule-anniversary-in-kabul?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:40:34 +0000