Newroz flame lit in Qamishlo in response to Transitional Government’s decision

The youth and residents of Qamishlo lit the Newroz flame in protest against Decree 188 issued by the Syrian Transitional Government, which ignored the holidays of Syria’s diverse communities.

Newroz flame lit in Qamishlo in response to Transitional Government’s decision
Newroz flame lit in Qamishlo in response to Transitional Government’s decision
Newroz flame lit in Qamishlo in response to Transitional Government’s decision
Newroz flame lit in Qamishlo in response to Transitional Government’s decision
Newroz flame lit in Qamishlo in response to Transitional Government’s decision
Newroz flame lit in Qamishlo in response to Transitional Government’s decision
Newroz flame lit in Qamishlo in response to Transitional Government’s decision
14 October, 2025   22:03
NEWS DESK

The Syrian Revolutionary Youth Movement in Qamishlo organized a symbolic event today, lighting the Newroz flame in front of the Mohammad Sheikhno Center for Culture and Arts. This was in response to Decree 188 issued by the Syrian Transitional Government, which omitted the inclusion of holidays of Syria’s various communities such as Newroz, Red Wednesday, Akitu, and Armenian holidays from the official public holidays.

Members of the movement and local residents, young and old, participated in the event to affirm the unity of all communities in Syria, the protection of their rights without exception, and to reject marginalization and exclusion policies.

The event featured the lighting of the Newroz flame and participants forming traditional dabke dance circles to the rhythm of folk songs.

ANHA