Iraqi Kurds Celebrate Nowruz Festival in Akre

Iraqi Kurds gathered in the town of Akre, north of Arbil, to celebrate the Nowruz New Year festival. The event, marking the start of spring, is observed by millions across the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe. In the Kurdish tradition, Nowruz symbolizes liberation and renewal.

Participants wear traditional clothing and celebrate openly. Nowruz remains a deeply symbolic occasion for Kurdish communities worldwide.The festival holds particular significance for Kurds, representing both cultural identity and historical struggle.