Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, announced on Sunday that the Eid al-Fitr prayer was held at the Eidgah Mosque in Kandahar, where Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Supreme Leader of the IEA, led the prayers.

Thousands of people attended the event, marking a significant religious occasion.

Other IEA senior officials gathered for the Eid prayer at the ARG (Presidential Palace) in Kabul.

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, took the opportunity to address the public, stating that the Islamic Emirate is ready to engage with the world based on mutual respect. He also emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity among the Afghan people.

Baradar stressed that rebuilding the country requires internal unity and that no foreign entity can achieve this task for Afghanistan. On security, he highlighted the achievements of the past three years, asserting that under their administration, Afghanistan has become fully secure.

He reaffirmed that the IEA is committed to fostering international relations through an “economy-driven policy.”

Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, called on opposition groups to return to Afghanistan and participate in the country’s reconstruction.

Hanafi reiterated the IEA’s desire for economy-driven relations with all regional and global powers based on mutual respect.

Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, the Governor of Balkh, also affirmed that the current system will not be undermined. He stated, “This system was established through great sacrifices, and it is our collective duty to defend it.”

The Eid prayers and the speeches of the IEA leadership underscored a message of unity, security, and a desire for positive international engagement.