In 2015, a gathering of scholars, historians, diplomats and family convened in Kabul to inaugurate the Kakar History Foundation \u2014 an institution born from a singular devotion to Afghanistan’s historical record.<\/p>\n
The founding ceremony marked the formal beginning of the Foundation’s work: adopting its mission and vision, unveiling a commemorative plaque inscribed in Pashto, Dari, and English, and presenting the first republished volumes of Professor Kakar’s own writings to the assembled guests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","topic":[],"event_type":[25],"class_list":["post-285","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","event_type-commemoration"],"acf":{"event_date":"20150601","location":"Kabul, Afghanistan","cover_image":127,"summary":"The Kakar History Foundation was inaugurated on January 5, 2019 in the presence of H.E. President Ashraf Ghani and cabinet members, members of Parliament, governors, academic figures, lecturers, scholars, civil society representatives, tribal elders, youth, and friends.","programme":[{"time":"9:00 AM","tag":"Arrival","title":"Arrival & Reception of Guests","description":"Scholars, dignitaries, family members, and distinguished guests are welcomed. Traditional Afghan refreshments and tea are served in the foyer."},{"time":"10:00 AM","tag":"Opening","title":"Recitation from the Holy Quran","description":"The ceremony opens with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, honouring the memory of Professor Kakar and all those who dedicate their lives to learning."},{"time":"10:30 AM","tag":"Keynote","title":"Opening Address & Founding Statement","description":"The formal establishment of the Kakar History Foundation is announced. The mission, vision, and goals of the Foundation are read aloud and formally adopted by the founding assembly."},{"time":"11:15 AM","tag":"Tribute","title":"Tribute Addresses by Scholars","description":"Historians and academics share testimonies of Professor Kakar's intellectual influence, personal generosity, and lasting impact on the study of Afghan history across three languages."},{"time":"12:00 PM","tag":"Ceremony","title":"Ribbon Cutting & Plaque Unveiling","description":"The official ribbon is cut, and the commemorative foundation plaque \u2014 engraved in Pashto, Dari, and English \u2014 is unveiled before the assembled guests."},{"time":"12:30 PM","tag":"Publications","title":"Presentation of First Publications","description":"The Foundation's inaugural publications \u2014 the first batch of Professor Kakar's works to be officially republished \u2014 are presented to the attending scholars, dignitaries, and guests."},{"time":"1:15 PM","tag":"Photography","title":"Group Photography & Signings","description":"Official group photographs are taken in the ceremony hall and courtyard. Guests are invited to sign the founding registry."},{"time":"2:00 PM","tag":"Closing","title":"Luncheon Reception & Closing","description":"A formal luncheon is hosted for all guests. The Foundation's board is formally introduced, and the ceremony closes with prayers and music from Afghan classical tradition."}],"speakers":[{"person":"","name":"Foundation President","role":"Founding Member","description":"Delivered the founding address in Pashto, outlining the mission and vision of the Kakar History Foundation for future generations."},{"person":"","name":"Distinguished Historian","role":"Academic Guest","description":"Honoured the scholarly legacy of Professor Kakar with a tribute address in Dari, drawing on decades of collaboration and shared historical inquiry."},{"person":"","name":"Family Representative","role":"Kakar Family","description":"Spoke on behalf of the Kakar family, sharing personal memories and the heartfelt gratitude of the family for the outpouring of support from the scholarly community."},{"person":"","name":"Senior Government Official","role":"Guest of Honour","description":"Represented the government in extending official congratulations and support for the Foundation's mission."}],"materials":null,"recording":null,"gallery":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kakarfoundation.net\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kakarfoundation.net\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kakarfoundation.net\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kakarfoundation.net\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kakarfoundation.net\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kakarfoundation.net\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=285"},{"taxonomy":"event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kakarfoundation.net\/fa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_type?post=285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}