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Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakir Amid Rain and Police

3/22/2026

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Thousands celebrated Newroz in Diyarbakir, Turkey, on March 21, 2026, despite rain and police checks.
Mehmet Sahin, a former teacher, said Newroz brings freedom, peace, and national unity to the Kurdish people.
Newroz, also known as Nowruz and Nevruz, marks spring and reflects Kurdish identity and political struggles.
The holiday is celebrated across Asia, the Caucasus, and by Kurdish communities worldwide.

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Thousands celebrated Newroz in Diyarbakir, Turkey, on March 21, 2026, despite rain and police checks.
Mehmet Sahin, a former teacher, said Newroz brings freedom, peace, and national unity to the Kurdish people.
Newroz, also known as Nowruz and Nevruz, marks spring and reflects Kurdish identity and political struggles.
The holiday is celebrated across Asia, the Caucasus, and by Kurdish communities worldwide.