Martyrdom of Kurdish theatrical pioneer, Bavi Tayar
The prominent Kurdish theater figure, Juma Khalil Ibrahim, widely known as Bavi Tayar, succumbed to his injuries earlier today following the Turkish occupation's assault on the protesters stationed at the Tishreen Dam.
On the afternoon of January 19, 2025, Kurdish theater and culture mourned the loss of one of its pillars. Bavi Tayar, a dedicated artist and advocate for Kurdish theater for over three decades, was wounded on January 18 during the Turkish military's attack on personnel safeguarding the Tishreen Dam—a critical effort to prevent its collapse and repel aggression.
Born in Qamishlo in 1957, Juma Khalil Ibrahim made a name for himself as Bavi Tayar throughout Kurdistan. He contributed significantly to Kurdish theater, crafting hundreds of plays since the 1990s that underscored themes of national pride, resistance, and the Kurdish cause. Beyond his artistic legacy.
On January 17, Bavi Tayar, accompanied by a group of colleagues and comrades, traveled to the Tishreen Dam to fulfill his duty. He emphasized that protecting the dam was not only a physical task but also a profound act of resistance, integral to the Kurdish struggle in NE Syria.
During his time at the dam, Bavi Tayar inspired the people with his unwavering resolve. Through media appearances and direct interactions, he hailed the Tishreen Dam as a symbol of resistance and a testament to the resilience of the Kurdish people. He described his presence there as both an honor and a responsibility, serving alongside his people in defense of their homeland.
Martyrdom of Kurdish theatrical pioneer, Bavi Tayar
On the afternoon of January 19, 2025, Kurdish theater and culture mourned the loss of one of its pillars. Bavi Tayar, a dedicated artist and advocate for Kurdish theater for over three decades, was wounded on January 18 during the Turkish military's attack on personnel safeguarding the Tishreen Dam—a critical effort to prevent its collapse and repel aggression.
Born in Qamishlo in 1957, Juma Khalil Ibrahim made a name for himself as Bavi Tayar throughout Kurdistan. He contributed significantly to Kurdish theater, crafting hundreds of plays since the 1990s that underscored themes of national pride, resistance, and the Kurdish cause. Beyond his artistic legacy.
On January 17, Bavi Tayar, accompanied by a group of colleagues and comrades, traveled to the Tishreen Dam to fulfill his duty. He emphasized that protecting the dam was not only a physical task but also a profound act of resistance, integral to the Kurdish struggle in NE Syria.
During his time at the dam, Bavi Tayar inspired the people with his unwavering resolve. Through media appearances and direct interactions, he hailed the Tishreen Dam as a symbol of resistance and a testament to the resilience of the Kurdish people. He described his presence there as both an honor and a responsibility, serving alongside his people in defense of their homeland.
