Kurdish cities throughout Syria celebrated Nowruz with significant enthusiasm, marking the first festivities without the Assad regime. This event featured traditional gatherings, dancing, and a hopeful message for a democratic future. Both Kurds and residents from other regions expressed solidarity, emphasizing the importance of unity in overcoming past divisions.
On Thursday, Kurdish cities across Syria celebrated Nowruz with historic fervor, as tens of thousands gathered to light the holiday’s symbolic flame for the first time since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime. Cities such as Qamishli, Afrin, Kobani, Hasakah, and Derik were filled with festivities, with participants forming traditional dance circles around the Nowruz fire.
Sherin Sheikhy, a resident of Qamishli, remarked, “This is the first time we celebrate Nowruz without the Baath regime and Al-Assad’s rule. We look forward to a new, free, and democratic Syria that guarantees Kurdish national rights.” Sheikhy emphasized that the current moment signifies a turning point where future governments in Syria can no longer marginalize Kurdish rights.
In a show of solidarity, residents from Syria’s coastal regions and the Druze-majority city of Sweida also ignited Nowruz flames. Kurdish activist Shiyar Younis noted that “Kurdish-Syrian unity was long suppressed by Al-Assad’s policies.” He reflected on how the regime fostered division among Syrians, stating that the present celebrations represent a collective joy without fear.
Nowruz, which marks the Kurdish New Year, provides Kurds an opportunity to reaffirm their national identity and historical connections to their land.
The recent Nowruz celebrations across Kurdish cities in Syria symbolize a pivotal moment following the fall of the Assad regime. Gathering together, the Kurdish community expressed hopes for a united future that honors their national rights. The participation from other regions also reflects newfound solidarity among Syrians, marking a significant cultural revival during this festive occasion.
Original Source: shafaq.com
