Taliban Leader Hebatullah Akhundzada Lays Foundation Stone for Eidgah Mosque in Lashkargah

The Helmand Department of Information and Culture announced that Hebatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban administration, laid the foundation stone for an Eidgah mosque on Friday in the city of Lashkargah. According to the department, the ceremony was attended by several local officials.

The statement said that during the event, Akhundzada urged the people to maintain their “unity” and emphasized solidarity. No further details about the content of his speech have been released.

So far, no information has been provided regarding the construction costs, funding sources, or completion timeline for the Eidgah mosque. The Taliban administration has also not explained how the local population is involved or the role of related institutions.

Lashkargah, the capital of Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, has experienced extensive security and political developments over the years. The construction of religious facilities in this province has always received special attention from the Taliban administration.