35 Years On: The 1991 Uprising That Gave Birth to Modern Kurdistan
This week marks the 35th anniversary of the March 1991 Kurdish Uprising, a pivotal moment that transformed oppression into autonomy for the people of the...
Author : editor
The Qizqapan Rock Relief Amazes Tourists
By Nadir Rusti The man-made cave of Qizqapan is one of the archaeological masterpieces and artistic wonders of mountain carving in the Kurdistan Region. The...
Mishko: A lifelong voice of Kurdish Maqam and musical heritage
Mishko is remembered as one of the most genuine artists in Kurdish musical composition and maqam, and a talented innovator in Kurdish art. His name...
He is a living poem
By Younes Mohammad I had spent most of the years of the war on the front lines. I knew the scent of gunpowder, the soil...
Snow Festival draws athletes and tourists to Korek mountain
The fifth annual Snow Games Festival was held at Korek Mountain, attracting 58 local and international athletes in a lively and striking winter atmosphere. The...
Khidr Elias festival celebrated by Yazidis
An annual celebration marked by fasting, traditional rituals and gatherings that strengthen faith, protect nature and reinforce Yazidi cultural identity. Kurdish Yazidis this week celebrated...
Students perform “We Are One Path” to promote Kurdish unity
Under the supervision of Omed Khoshnaaw, Governor of Erbil, along with the Director General of Erbil Education, the Director of School Activities, and several supervisors...
Cinema concert in Sulaymaniyah brings French film to life
The Sulaymaniyah Directorate of Culture and Arts, in partnership with the French Institute and Zoya Culture, hosted a special cinema evening at Cinema Salem, featuring...
The Suhoor Cannon: A special Ramadan tradition in Erbil
Every year with the arrival of Ramadan, a familiar scene unfolds atop the Erbil Citadel — the firing of a cannon, a tradition that marks...