The Ministry of Education of the caretaker government has recently announced in a statement that Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the current government, has issued a directive regarding a 9-article dress code for students in public and private schools.
In a copy of this directive obtained by the media outlet Goharshad, it is stated that wearing excessively short or long, tight, clingy, or thin clothing is prohibited.
The directive emphasizes that tying a turban is mandatory for students.
Furthermore, it specifies that the dress code for students in public schools consists of a shirt and pants with a long skirt that extends below the knees, and the color of the clothing for students from grade one to grade nine is sky blue, while for grades ten to twelve, it is white. The color of the turban or hat is also designated as white.
Additionally, part of the directive states that the dress code for school guards consists of a shirt and pants in a light brown color, with black boots, and they should wear an armband on their left arm in the colors of the education flag with the word “Guard” written on it, along with a white belt.
The Ministry of Education has emphasized that this directive has been approved and published to establish order in educational institutions, strengthen the spirit of education and obedience among students, create a sense of unity among students, distinguish students from others, and promote Islamic dress culture.
Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has stated in this directive that the dress code for students in private schools will be determined by the relevant educational authority.
The directive also outlines the dress code for teachers as a shirt and pants along with a turban or hat, and for religious school instructors, it specifies appropriate attire consisting of a shirt, pants, and turban suitable for religious scholars.
It further warns that students are required to maintain the cleanliness of their clothing, and in case of non-compliance with this order, they will be required to sign a commitment not to repeat the offense.
Since regaining power, the current government has not only approved the dress code for students in public and private schools but has also changed the educational curriculum in Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Education reported at the beginning of the last solar year that the process of changing the educational curriculum for elementary schools had been completed.
