Armenian community in Zakho celebrates Christmas amid Kurdistan's religious harmony

Jan. 6, 2025

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – On Monday, the Armenian community in the independent administration of Zakho celebrated the Nativity of Jesus Christ with prayers for global peace and stability, indicating the Kurdistan Region's commitment to religious pluralism and cultural diversity. 

The celebrations in Zakho occurred at the same time as worldwide Armenian Christmas observances, demonstrating the Kurdistan Region's role as a sanctuary for religious freedom and cultural expression. 

The commemorative events underline the region's proven framework for protecting minority rights and promoting interfaith dialogue.

Zakho has become known as an important hub for ethnic and religious coexistence in the Kurdistan Region, where diverse communities maintain their cultural and religious practices with full autonomy. 

The city's multicultural fabric epitomizes an important model of peaceful coexistence in a region often characterized by religious tensions.

Through Kurdistan24, Armenian community members expressed their joy at celebrating Christmas and expressed aspirations for global peace and harmony. 

The celebration holds special significance for the Armenian community, representing spiritual renewal and cultural continuity.

The occasion was marked by interfaith solidarity as representatives from various ethnic and religious communities in Zakho paid a visit to their Armenian neighbors, strengthening enduring bonds of brotherhood and mutual respect. 

This display of inter-communal harmony reveals that the Kurdistan Region is committed to protect and preserve its diverse cultural heritage.

The celebrations demonstrate the Kurdistan Region's success in upholding a pluralistic society where religious minorities can freely practice their faith and preserve their cultural traditions, setting a prominent precedent for religious tolerance in the Middle East.