King of Afghanistan 193373. Zahir, educated in Kabul and Paris, served in the government 193233 before being crowned king. He was overthrown in 1973 by a republican coup and went into exile. He became a symbol of national unity for the Mujahedin Islamic fundamentalist resistance groups.
In 1991 the Afghan government restored Zahir's citizenship.
Green represents fertility. Yellow stands for sunshine. Black recalls the people's African origins. Red symbolizes the struggle for liberty. Effective date: 19 September 1983.