Rojava people celebrate Eid al-Fitr by visiting martyrs' shrines

On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, and after performing the Eid prayer, the people of Rojava cities headed to the martyrs' shrines, in a tradition that combines an atmosphere of joy and remembrance of sacrifices.

NEWS

20 March, 2026 10:18

NEWS DESK

After performing the Eid al-Fitr prayer, the residents of Rojava cities, including Derik, Girkê Legê, Jel Agha, Tirbê Spiyê, Qamishlo, Amuda, Hasaka, Tell Tamer, and Kobani, headed to the martyrs' shrines to commemorate the occasion.

As the sun rose, the minarets of dozens of mosques across Rojava resounded with the Eid takbirs (chants of "Allahu Akbar") as worshippers flocked to perform the prayer. Simultaneously, from the early hours of dawn, residents visited martyrs' shrines, including the shrine of Martyr Khebat Derik in Derik, the shrine of Martyr Dilsher in Tirbê Spiyê, the shrine of Martyr Delil Sarokhan in Qamishlo, the shrine of Martyr Dijwar in Hasaka, the shrine of Martyr Restum Judi in Derbasiya, as well as the martyrs' shrine in Tell Tamer and the shrine of Martyr Dijla in Kobani.

The visitors were received by fighters and commanders of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), along with the Martyrs' Families Councils. In an atmosphere that blended joy and loyalty, the locals exchanged the Eid greetings, placed wreaths of flowers on the shrines, recited Al-Fatiha, and distributed sweets among themselves.

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KOBANE

DERIK

TIRBESPIYE

TEL TEMIR

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QAMISLO