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Newroz Statement by the Honourable Jim Karygiannis, Member of Canadian Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt and Liberal Critic for Multiculturalism
Tuesday 19th March 2013. Newroz Statement by the Honourable Jim Karygiannis, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt and Liberal Critic for Multiculturalism I would like to take this opportunity to wish members of the Canadian Kurdish community Happy Newroz, on the … Continue reading
May Kurdish New Year bring liberation to its people
Nevroz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the spring equinox and the first day of the Kurdish calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on … Continue reading
Despite Government Threats, Iranian Kurds Celebrated Newroz
23 Mar 2010 – Medya News – The Kurdish people of Iran poured into the streets of Iranian Kurdistan cities to celebrate this national festivities of Newroz, or New Year.