VOA Kurdish: Oldest of Ramadan traditions continues in Iraq
One of the oldest traditions of Ramadan is waking people up with the sound of drums before the pre-dawn meal. Although this ...
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Newroz festivities begin in Rojhilat with mass celebrations
The festivities, which begin 25 days before Newroz, take place across various cities and towns in the region. This year, a large-scale carnival is being held in Deryaz, an ancient village located 10 ...
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Kurdish clothing in high demand among Kurds in Iran
Traditional Kurdish clothing shops in Iran’s western Kurdish areas (Rojhelat) have noticed a growing demand for Kurdish ...
Kurdish militia declares ceasefire following leader’s call to end five-decade insurgency with Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militia on Saturday declared an immediate ceasefire, two days after its jailed leader ...
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Hakkari showcases Kurdish culture in folk dance competition
People in the Kurdish province of Hakkari (Colemerg) in southeast Turkey demonstrated Kurdish culture and the region’s scenic beauty with traditional clothing and folk dances. Hakkari hosts a folk ...
Why Kurdish PKK Leader’s Ceasefire Call Matters for Turkey
Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the four decades since Kurdish separatist group the PKK took up arms against ...