Newroz celebrations begin in Girkê Legê, Derik, and Kobani with lighting of Newroz flame

The Newroz 2026 celebrations have just begun in the cities of Girkê Legê, Derik, and Kobani, under the slogan "Let's make Newroz a celebration of Leader Apo's freedom and Kurdish democratic unity," with the lighting of the Newroz torch.

Girkê Legê 

In the city of Girkê Legê, prior to the start of the celebrations held in the village of Haliq, in which residents of Girkê Legê, Çil Agha, and the Aliyan region participated, the organizing committee welcomed the attendees and invited the artistic groups to take to the stage and greet the celebrants. Simultaneously, the attendees chanted slogans such as "Long live the resistance of the Kurdish people" and "Long live Kurdish unity."

Afterward, the mothers of martyrs were invited to gather around the Newroz  torch. The mothers lit the Newroz flame as the attendees observed a minute of silence in remembrance of the martyrs and their sacrifices.

Derik

In the city of Derik, where the Newroz celebrations are being held in the Martyr Jijek Square, the Newroz torch was lit, coinciding with a minute of silence observed by the attendees in remembrance of the martyrs.

Following this, the organizing committee invited the participating artistic groups to greet the attendees, after which the festivities continued.

Kobani

In the city of Kobani, at the Mishtenour Square, the Newroz torch was lit, followed by a minute of silence observed by the celebrants. Afterwards, the organizing committee invited the participating artistic groups to begin the festivities

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