Afghanistan

Words by: Suleiman Laeq
Music by: Jalīl Ghahlānd
In use: 1978-1992

This anthem was first adopted in 1978, after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and was replaced in 1989 after the communist government was defeated.

See also: Afghanistan (1926-1943), Afghanistan (1943-1973), Afghanistan (1973-1978), Afghanistan (1992-1999, 2002-2006), Afghanistan (2006-).