Akitu

Ano Jawhar, head of the Hammurabi coalition during the festival. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

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Syriac Cultural Festival in Erbil spotlights historical significance amid contemporary challenges

The Assyrian community during the Akitu celebrations. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

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Akitu festival celebrated in Kurdistan Region as symbol of coexistence and renewal

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani delivering remarks at a Newroz party in Erbil, March 20, 2023. (Photo: KRG)

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PM Barzani extends Akitu greetings on Assyrian new year

Women dressed up in traditional Assyrian clothes during the he Syriac Heritage Festival held on Apr. 5-7, 2022 (Photo: Wladimir van Wilgenburg/Kurdistan 24)

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Syriac Heritage Festival concludes in Ankawa

Celebration of Akitu (Assyrian Babylonian New Year) Duhok, April 1, 2022-Photo Kurmanj Nhili.

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Assyrians in Duhok have a cheerful Akitu celebration

Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani. (Photo: KRG)

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PM Barzani stresses importance of peaceful coexistence in Akitu greeting

Christians from across the region, including the diaspora from around the world, joined the celebrations in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, April 1, 2019. (Photo: Levi Clancy)

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Masoud Barzani congratulates Assyrian and Chaldean Christians on Akitu

Christians from across the region, including the diaspora from around the world, joined the celebrations in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, April 1, 2019. (Photo: Levi Clancy)

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PM Barzani congratulates Christians on "Akitu," hopes to promote peaceful coexistence in Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region leaders congratulate Christian community on Akitu holiday

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Kurdistan Region leaders congratulate Christian community on Akitu holiday