Ahmad Shah Massoud (1953-2001)

Ahmad Shah Massoud (September 1953 September 9, 2001) was a Kabul University engineering student turned military leader who played a leading role in driving the Soviet army out of Afghanistan, earning him the nickname Lion of Panjshir.
Massoud was a moderate of the anti-Soviet resistance leaders
Following the collapse of the Afghan government and the rise of the Taliban in 1996, Massoud returned to the role of an armed opposition leader, serving as the military commander of the United Front (known previously as the Northern Alliance).
On September 9, 2001, two days before the September 11 attacks in the United States, Massoud was assassinated in Takhar Province of Afghanistan by suspected Al-Qaeda agents.
The following year, he was named "National Hero" by the order of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The date of his death, September 9, is observed as a national holiday in Afghanistan, known as "Massoud Day."
The year following his assassination, in 2002, Massoud was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

[@khosrow]

I have to go to Afghanistan next year for my military serving. I am Persian but I respect Ahmad Shah Massoud as much as my own Father. I man of honor, values and Religion.

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One of the greatest Heros of all time. His death was a huge loss. Sacrificed so much in fighting for Islam, for Afghanistan, for Humanity! Amazing, admirable, respectable, non matchable character. May his soul rest in peace. God bless.

[@hrsuroorchitral]

Our life may be different but our death should be like ahmed Shah maqsood!!
SUROOR

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Hero RIP