KDP President Masoud Barzani marks prophet Muhammad’s birthday
“I would like to extend warm congratulations to all Muslims in Kurdistan, Iraq, and around the world on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's birthday,” the statement read.
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani on Saturday marked the birthday of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, according to a statement from Barzani Headquarters.
“I would like to extend warm congratulations to all Muslims in Kurdistan, Iraq, and around the world on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's birthday,” the statement read.
In another part of the statement, KDP President Barzani expressed his hope that God would grant mercy and blessings to the Kurdish people, as well as to all the peoples of the region, on this holy occasion. He also prayed for good, peace, and coexistence to prevail throughout the world.
Muslims across the Kurdistan Region celebrate the annual event on Sept. 15, by singing songs and playing the traditional Kurdish Daf instrument.
The occasion was also celebrated today in Erbil's citadel, which was decorated for the special occasion.