Pir Shalyar ceremony celebrates winter and Kurdish heritage
The Pir Shalyar ceremony, one of the oldest traditional and cultural festivals in Kurdistan, is celebrated annually in Hawraman Takht and dates back nearly a...
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Erbil to establish ‘Kezi’ roundabout in solidarity with Rojava
Authorities in the Kurdistan Region’s capital have approved the establishment of a new roundabout to be named “Kezi,” in what officials describe as a symbolic...
The Desmal reflects the identity and beauty of Kurdish women
Kurdish culture is rich in tradition, and Kurdish women hold a distinct and respected place within it. One of the most defining elements of their...
Jamana remains enduring symbol of Kurdish identity
The Jamana, known in some areas as jamedani, continues to stand as one of the most recognisable symbols of Kurdish identity, preserved through generations while...
Hawrami bread: A traditional taste with modern health appeal
In the mountainous region of Hawraman, known for its rich cultural heritage and agricultural abundance, one traditional food continues to hold a special place across...
Erbil screens ‘Marianne’ in Cinema and Audience project
At Empire Cinema in Erbil, the Erbil Cinema Directorate—affiliated with the General Directorate of Arts—continued its ‘Cinema and Audience’ initiative with a special screening of...
Muhammad Amin Zaki Beg: Writer, Historian, and Statesman
Muhammad Amin Zaki Beg was born in 1880 in the Goezheh neighborhood of Sulaymaniyah into a modest family engaged in livestock and caravan trade. Despite...
The Blackened Children
By Younes Mohammad For days, the sky over that part of the front line had been black. The darkness had settled into it like an...
Khinis: The Archaeological Site That Has Become a Massive Open-Air Museum
By Nadir Rusti Kurdish cities host various types of museums, but the Khinis archaeological site, nestled in the heart of nature, has become a massive...
Kurdish braids: Hair that carries identity, dignity, and resistance
For Kurdish women, braided hair is far more than a hairstyle. It is a living symbol of identity, history, and dignity—woven strand by strand through...