Lighting the Newroz fire in Akre-Duhok

Newroz or the Kurdish new year is celebrated by Kurds around the world on March 21 of every year.
The symbol of Newroz is fire and so people celebrate the ceremony by lighting fires.

Below there are photos of Newroz celebrations in Akre-Duhok, the Kurdistan Region.



Photo Credit: Besaran Tofiq
PUKmedia