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Newroz, Kurdish New Year, Spring festival and National Day

Shahin Sorekli

Shahin Bekir Sorekli Credit: Supplied

Newroz is an annual event for the Kurdish people. It is celebrated every year on the 21st of March. Linguist, author and journalist Shahin Bekir Sorekli explains the importance of Newroz to the Kurdish people.



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