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MEXICO. STATE OF YUCATAN. CHICHEN ITZA. IN AUTUMN AND SPRING, DURING THE EQUINOX, A LARGE CROWD IS WAITING IN FRONT OF EL CASTILLO TO SEE THE SHAPE OF THE SNAKE KULKUCAN DRAWN BY THE SUN ON THE STAIRS OF THE MONUMENT. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Surtourisme

MEXICO. STATE OF YUCATAN. CHICHEN ITZA. IN AUTUMN AND SPRING, DURING THE EQUINOX, A LARGE CROWD IS WAITING IN FRONT OF EL CASTILLO TO SEE THE SHAPE OF THE SNAKE KULKUCAN DRAWN BY THE SUN ON THE STAIRS OF THE MONUMENT. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Women in traditional Kurdish dresses dance during Nowruz celebrations in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

A silhouetted figure performs a traditional Kurdish dance in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Kurdish women dance in traditional attire during Nowruz celebrations in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

A Kurdish child performs in the middle of a large Nowruz circle dance in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

A Kurdish child performs in the middle of a large Nowruz circle dance in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

A silhouetted figure performs a traditional Kurdish dance in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

A man sells flowers as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

A woman buys flowers as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

A woman carries the flowers she bought as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Women On The Streets Disregarding Compulsory Hijab - Tehran

Iranian women walk on the streets, disregarding compulsory hijab law, as Iranians prepare for the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, that starts with the moment of spring equinox, on March 19, 2025 in Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sasan/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

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

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

A torch procession winds up a mountain as fireworks explode above 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

A person carries 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

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

A man leans forward to light a torch as others walk past 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

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

A person carries 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

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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

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 carry flaming torches along 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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Iraqi Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Akre

Fireworks go off as thousands of Iraqi Kurds gather to celebrate Nowruz in the Akre district in Nineveh, Kurdistan region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM