Story perspectives

Kurdish Communities Celebrate Nowruz Amid Regional Tensions

3/21/2026

27 5

Summary

Story summary

Kurdish communities celebrate Nowruz from March 21 to 23, 2026, marking the Persian New Year and identity across Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
However, celebrations are muted amid tensions, including drone attacks in Iraq's Kurdistan Region and the aftermath of the war involving Iran.
In Afrin, Syria, Nowruz festivities have resumed, with Kurdish flags visible and official recognition of the holiday.
In Europe, large gatherings are expected in Bonn, Germany.

1 of 1

Story summary

Kurdish communities celebrate Nowruz from March 21 to 23, 2026, marking the Persian New Year and identity across Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.
However, celebrations are muted amid tensions, including drone attacks in Iraq's Kurdistan Region and the aftermath of the war involving Iran.
In Afrin, Syria, Nowruz festivities have resumed, with Kurdish flags visible and official recognition of the holiday.
In Europe, large gatherings are expected in Bonn, Germany.