The Taliban intends to rename Afghanistan at a ceremony held at the presidential palace.
Officials from the Taliban announced that they would declare the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
From 1996 to 2001, only a few countries recognized the regime with the same name.
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A Taliban official said on Sunday that the Taliban would declare the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan at the Kabul presidential palace.
According to the Associated Press, the official spoke on condition of anonymity as he wasn't authorized to speak to press.
The Taliban ruled the country from 1996 to 2001 under the same name. The regime was only recognized by a few countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
After a series of victories in the provinces, the Taliban made its final move to retake Kabul's capital.
After the Taliban invaded the capital, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled. The Taliban later took the presidential palace.
The State Department instructed Kabul citizens to stay put, and there were reports that the airport was set on fire.
The Taliban enforced strict Sharia law interpretations throughout Afghanistan during the five-year rule of the Emirate of Afghanistan. These restrictions included severe restrictions for women who could not leave their home without a male companion. They were also required to cover their heads and feet when going out in public.
In its official communications, the Taliban has used the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan since inception.
From 1996 to 2001, international recognition of the Emirate of Afghanistan was very limited beyond a handful of countries. The United Nations chose instead to recognize the exiled Islamic State of Afghanistan.
According to the AP, Afghan leaders created a "coordination committee" to coordinate a transfer of power with the Taliban.
