An invitation to Masrour Barzani to make the city of Akri the capital of Newroz
ARK News… The Governor of Duhok, Ali Tatar, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, called on the Kurdistan Regional Government to make the city of Akre the capital of the Newroz holidays.
In an official letter to Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, Ali Tatar demanded that the city of Akre, located in Duhok Governorate, be made the capital of Newroz, due to the special and unique way its residents celebrate this occasion.
Akre is distinguished by the rituals of celebrating Newroz, which distinguishes it from the rest of the cities and regions of Kurdistan. Preparation for the occasion takes place days or weeks in advance by young volunteers, carrying torches and ascending the castle and mountains overlooking the city, on the eve of Newroz day, in a unique aesthetic scene.
Meanwhile, the mayor of Akre, Bilind Riza Zibari, said that more than 100,000 people attended the celebrations of Akre on the eve of Newroz, and about 500 foreign guests attended the celebration.
Source: Kurdistan 24
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