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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Two couples walk side by side in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Couples sit during the mass wedding in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Brides and grooms line up during a mass wedding ceremony in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Several newlywed couples walk along the road as women wave Kurdish flags in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Several newlywed couples walk along the road as women wave Kurdish flags in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Brides and grooms sit at decorated tables during a mass wedding in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Couples walk in a line during the mass wedding ceremony in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A bride and groom walk along the blue carpet during the mass wedding ceremony in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Several newlywed couples walk along the road as women wave Kurdish flags in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A newlywed couple share a moment at a decorated outdoor table in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A bride and groom walk together along a decorated street in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Couples walk in a line during the mass wedding ceremony in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Couples walk in a line during the mass wedding ceremony in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A bride and groom walk along the blue carpet during the mass wedding ceremony in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A bride and groom walk together along a decorated street in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A bride and groom walk together along a decorated street in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A bride and groom walk together along a decorated street in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A bride and groom walk along the blue carpet during the mass wedding ceremony in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Couples sit during the mass wedding in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A bride and groom walk together along a decorated street in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

Brides and grooms sit at decorated tables during a mass wedding in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Wedding Ceremony - Iraq

A wide view shows the mass wedding ceremony with rows of couples and guests in Akre, Iraq on August 16, 2025. Akre hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 90 couples from Bardarash and Akre. The event was held on the occasion of Massoud Barzani’s birthday and the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). Each bride and groom received 10 million Iraqi dinars along with coverage of transportation expenses. Photo by Showan Sulaiman Ali/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men greet each other at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Participants share a communal meal at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Musicians perform with frame drums outside Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Participants share a communal meal at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men perform a traditional Qadiri ritual at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

A man walks down the stairs of Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men perform a traditional Qadiri ritual at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men perform a traditional Qadiri ritual at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men perform a traditional Qadiri ritual at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men perform a traditional Qadiri ritual at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

People gather inside the courtyard of Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

A man stands before the shrine lattice in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Qadiri Waliani Tariqat followers gather here annually on the second day of Eid al-Adha to honor their spiritual legacy. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men perform a traditional Qadiri ritual at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

People gather inside the courtyard of Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men perform a traditional Qadiri ritual at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

A hand touches the ornate metal lattice of the Abdulaziz Gilani shrine in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Qadiri Waliani Tariqat followers gather here annually on the second day of Eid al-Adha to honor their spiritual legacy. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Men sit during a gathering at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Religious leaders and followers sit beneath a wall adorned with Quranic inscriptions at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

A man greets a religious leader at Abdulaziz Gilani Takya in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Followers of the Qadiri Waliani Tariqat make their annual visit to the shrine on the second day of Eid al-Adha. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

A man stands before the shrine lattice in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Qadiri Waliani Tariqat followers gather here annually on the second day of Eid al-Adha to honor their spiritual legacy. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qadiri Disciples Gather in Akre - Iraq

Young men sit under a tree at the Abdulaziz Gilani Takya compound in Akre, Iraq, on June 7, 2025. Qadiri Waliani Tariqat followers gather here annually on the second day of Eid al-Adha to honor their spiritual legacy. Photo by Shwan Zangana/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Crowds holding torches watch as fireworks light the sky during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Men hold torches on a hillside during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Fireworks illuminate the skyline of Akre during Nowruz celebrations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People in traditional Kurdish clothing carry a flaming torch during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM