Amendments to the Personal Status Law may jeopardize the rights of women and children
The Personal Status Law No. 188, which was enacted in 1959 during the leadership of Abdul Karim Qassim, a prominent figure known for his secular
Kurdistan agricultural industry experience significant growth
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture, announced, “From today,
A Kurd won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics
Aryan Salimi, a Kurdish athlete from Eastern Kurdistan, managed to win the gold medal and first place in the 80 kg weight class in Taekwondo.
The story of success: From Tairawa Market to the Paris Olympics
From fruit vendor to Paralympic contender: Erbil’s Ahmed Sheikh sets sights on Paris 2024 An intriguing tale of a young Erbilian rising above adversity to
Sweet simplicity: Crafting homemade fig jam
As summer fades into autumn, figs reach their peak ripeness, offering the perfect opportunity to make delicious homemade fig jam. This simple recipe turns these
Cotton fluffing: A traditional Kurdish occupation
Cotton fluffing is one of the oldest occupations still practiced in modern times. It involves processing wool from animals to produce mattresses and pillows. In
Kurdish cultural festival debuts in Omsk
The Kurdish Cultural Days Festival is being held for the first time at Omsk’s historic park, “Russia-Dirokma.” The festival, which began on August 2 and
The Chle Hawine festival
An ancient Zoroastrian tradition celebrating mid-summer harvest with music, dance, and Yarsani (Kakai) religious adherents have a number of religious and social events, rituals, and
Cultural echoes of the Shimshal in Kurdish society
The Shimshal: A melodic thread weaving together heritage, identity, and unity In the vibrant tapestry of Kurdish culture, the shimshal—a traditional wind instrument—holds a special
Kurdish music and instruments
The Kurdish people consider some of these instruments as part of their authentic cultural The most authentic instruments used in Kurdish music were zurna and