Religion

Kurds carrying the Kurdish flag and looking towards a church in the city of Akre. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Religion Kurdistan

Kurdistan has become a model of religious and ethnic coexistence, providing refuge for Christians, Yezidis, and other communities displaced by regional conflicts. Religious and tribal leaders credit the stability to historic Kurdish leadership and current government protection of diversity.

Kurdistan Region: A Safe Haven for Religious and Ethnic Coexistence

Dressed in their traditional clothing, Christians dance and wave flags as they march to the sound of a music troupe during "Aketo" celebration, Dohuk. (Photo: AFP)

Religion Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region Has Become a Safe Haven for the Christians of Iraq

L-R: Umm al-Nour Cathedral in Erbil and PM Barzani speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony of the Al-Azhar Institute. (Kurdistan24)

Religion Kurdistan

From Umm al-Nour Cathedral to Al-Azhar Institute: KRG Puts Coexistence Into Practice

PM Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Religion Kurdistan

PM Barzani Urges Religious Moderation as Erbil’s Al-Azhar Institute Expands

His Beatitude Cardinal Louis Sako, the Patriarch of the Chaldeans in Iraq and the World. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Religion Kurdistan

Patriarch Sako: Umm al-Nour Church Reflects PM Barzani’s Care for Kurdistan’s People

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President Masoud Barzani, Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

President Barzani Attends Major Interfaith Gathering, Calls for Unity and Mutual Respect in Kurdistan

PM Masrour Barzani (C) with senior religious dignitaries at the inauguration of Umm al-Nour cathedral in Ankawa. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

‘Kurdistan Will Always Stand for Religious Freedom,’ Barzani Says at Cathedral Opening

Mar Nicodemus Daoud Matti Sharaf, the Metropolitan of the new Umm al-Nour cathedral in Ankawa. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

New Ankawa Cathedral Consecrated as Symbol of Coexistence and Renewal

Dr. Abdullah Waisy, President of the Union of Islamic Scholars in the Kurdistan Region, delivers his speech at The 32nd Annual International Law and Religion Symposium. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

USA

Kurdistan Region’s Islamic Scholars Join Global Religious Forum in the United States

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (C), Chaldean Catholic Patriarchate Louis Raphaël I Sako (R) and Patriarchate Mar Awa III (L), 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, in Erbil, Sep. 27. 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region Hosts 1700th Anniversary Conference of the Council of Nicaea

President Masoud Barzani (C), Kurdistan Region's President Nechirvan Barzani (L) and PM Masrour Barzani (R). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

‘A Pillar of Coexistence’: Kurdistan Leaders Celebrate 55 Years of Islamic Scholars Union

Sam Darmo, head of the Foundation of Assyrians for Justice, speaking to Kurdistan24, Sept. 15, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Assyrian Advocate Hails Kurdistan Region’s Role in Safeguarding Assyrians' Rights

Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

PM Masrour Barzani Congratulates Muslims on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, Calls for Peace and Unity

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