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General Mazloum Abdi lit the Newroz fire from Western Kurdistan (Rojava), marking the start of the Kurdish New Year.

A woman in Sulaymaniyah celebrated Newroz and Eid al-Fitr, extending heartfelt wishes to the Kurdish people across all four parts of Kurdistan, and reaffirmed the importance of unity, cultural pride, and mutual support in times of adversity.

A citizen of Sulaymaniyah participated in the Newroz celebrations and delivered her message on the occasion.

“Happy Kurdish New Year and Newroz to the Kurds, coinciding with the uprising of Kirkuk, the Quds of Kurdistan,” Talabani said, stressing that the occasion serves as a reminder of the shared commitment to national solidarity and the stability of the homeland. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

Citizens in Sulaymaniyah gathered to celebrate Newroz 2726. Photo: Hama Sur / Channel8

Citizens in Sulaymaniyah gathered to celebrate Newroz 2726. Photo: Hama Sur / Channel8

KRG Prime Minister Masour Barzani extended Newroz greetings and stressed the use of all available capabilities to protect the Kurdistan Region from all threats and expressed gratitude to the security forces, Coalition forces, and relevant institutions for their dedication and efforts. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

This young man in Kirkuk is standing in front of the Newroz bonfires, holding the Kurdistan flag, as the people of the city gathered to celebrate the Kurdish New Year.

Regarding the relationship between Erbil and Baghdad, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani emphasized in his Newroz message the importance of greater cooperation, constitutional implementation, and safeguarding the rights of all communities for Iraq's stability. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

KDP President Masoud Barzani marked Newroz and Kurdish New Year and congratulated Kurds in Kurdistan Region and abroad, stressing that during this period of “significant change” and "tension," people of Kurdistan and political parties should cooperate and support the interests and stability of the Region. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

Kirkuk celebrates Newroz by lighting traditional bonfires to mark the Kurdish New Year.

The Newroz fire is lit at Kirkuk Citadel as Kirkuk Governor Rebwar Taha says, “Safeguarding peace and stability in Kirkuk and strengthening coexistence remain our top priorities.“

During a live broadcast, a girl grabs the Channel8 microphone and says, “Kurdistan is one country."

"We reaffirm the importance of coexistence and collective efforts to strengthen stability and fulfill our people’s aspirations for a secure and prosperous future,” Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid said in a message. Read more: channel8.com/english/news/5…

Sipan Hamo, Deputy Minister of Defense, accompanied by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Luqman Khalil, visits the Martyrs’ Cemetery.

Newroz, one of humanity's oldest celebrations, is marked across Kurdistan and beyond, carrying with it centuries of tradition, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Kurdish people.

A resident of Halabja shares his Eid al-Fitr spirit with Channel8, from family visits to gratitude for the arrival of spring.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa performs Eid al-Fitr prayers at the People’s Palace in Damascus.

Mosques across Sulaymaniyah fill with worshippers as residents perform Eid al-Fitr prayers, coming together to mark the conclusion of Ramadan. Video: Nabaz Omar / Channel8

Rain does not slow Eid al-Fitr in Sulaymaniyah, where residents continue celebrations across the city with umbrellas in hand. Photo: Hama Sur / Channel8