Newroz as celebrated by Kurds
Newroz or Nawruz is the Kurdish celebration of Nowruz; the arrival of spring and new year in Kurdish culture. The lighting of the fires at the beginning of the evening of March 20 is the main symbol of Newroz among the Kurds.
Kurds celebrating Newroz in the village of Pallingan.
It is a tradition to jump across a fire at Newroz.
Newroz in Istanbul
Newroz in Istanbul
Akre or Aqrah is a disputed city located in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. it is part of the Duhok Governorate, Akre is known for its celebrations of Newroz.
Akre
Buildings in Akre, on a steep slope with a mountain behind them