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Iraqi Kurds carry fire torches as they celebrate Nowruz Day, a festival marking the first day of spring, Kurdish and Persian New Year, in the town of Akre in the Kurdistan region. Nowruz, also known as the Kurdish and Persian New Year, is a centuries-old celebration marking the arrival of spring and the start of the New Year in the Persian calendar. Observed by millions across the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond, it symbolizes renewal, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. The festival includes traditions such as family gatherings, festive meals, and the preparation of a "Haft-Seen" table—an arrangement of seven symbolic items starting with the Persian letter "S." Torches play a significant role in the celebration, as people carry and light them on March 20th each year to welcome Nowruz. Additionally, tailoring and clothing hold special meaning during this time—many people buy fabrics and sew traditional Kurdish costumes as part of the ritual to honor the holiday. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Nowruz is celebrated by various ethnic groups, including Kurds, Persians, Afghans, and others.Iraqi Kurds carry fire torches as they celebrate Nowruz Day, a festival marking the first day of spring, Kurdish and Persian New Year, in the town of Akre in the Kurdistan region. Nowruz, also known as the Kurdish and Persian New Year, is a centuries-old celebration marking the arrival of spring and the start of the New Year in the Persian calendar. Observed by millions across the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond, it symbolizes renewal, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. The festival includes traditions such as family gatherings, festive meals, and the preparation of a "Haft-Seen" table—an arrangement of seven symbolic items starting with the Persian letter "S." Torches play a significant role in the celebration, as people carry and light them on March 20th each year to welcome Nowruz. Additionally, tailoring and clothing hold special meaning during this time—many people buy fabrics and sew traditional Kurdish costumes as part of the ritual to honor the holiday. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Nowruz is celebrated by various ethnic groups, including Kurds, Persians, Afghans, and others.

Nowruz celebrations in Akre town, Kurdistan region of Iraq

Nowruz, also known as the Kurdish and Persian New Year, is a centuries-old celebration marking the arrival of spring and the start of the New Year in the Persian calendar. Observed by millions across the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond, it symbolizes renewal, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. The festival includes traditions such as family gatherings, festive meals, and the preparation of a "Haft-Seen" table—an arrangement of seven symbolic items starting with the Persian letter "S." Torches play a significant role in the celebration, as people carry and light them on March 20th each year to welcome Nowruz. Additionally, tailoring and clothing hold special meaning during this time—many people buy fabrics and sew traditional…

A man looks at a 24-hour Yonhap news TV broadcast at Seoul Railway Station showing a news broadcast with the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un smiling after a test-fire of the latest surface-to-air missile(SAM) at an undisclosed location in North Korea. North Korea has successfully test-fired its latest surface-to-air missile(SAM) system, which was recently put into full-scale production, as leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test, state media reported on March 21. The test-firing was conducted by the country's Missile Administration on Thursday to "examine the comprehensive performance" of the missile system being mass-produced at a munitions' industry enterprise, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) noted. Kim oversaw the test alongside key members of the party's Central Military Commission, the KCNA said, claiming that it proved the anti-aircraft missile's combat fast response is "advantageous" and "highly reliable."A man looks at a 24-hour Yonhap news TV broadcast at Seoul Railway Station showing a news broadcast with the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un smiling after a test-fire of the latest surface-to-air missile(SAM) at an undisclosed location in North Korea. North Korea has successfully test-fired its latest surface-to-air missile(SAM) system, which was recently put into full-scale production, as leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test, state media reported on March 21. The test-firing was conducted by the country's Missile Administration on Thursday to "examine the comprehensive performance" of the missile system being mass-produced at a munitions' industry enterprise, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) noted. Kim oversaw the test alongside key members of the party's Central Military Commission, the KCNA said, claiming that it proved the anti-aircraft missile's combat fast response is "advantageous" and "highly reliable."

North Korea has successfully test-fired its latest surface-to-air missile(SAM) system

North Korea has successfully test-fired its latest surface-to-air missile(SAM) system

Young Kurds, holds a poster of jailed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group leader Abdullah Ocalan. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Diyarbakir to celebrate Newruz, also known as Noruz or Nevruz, which marks the new year according to the Persian calendar. Millions of people across the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe are celebrating the Newruz festival, which signifies the arrival of spring.Young Kurds, holds a poster of jailed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group leader Abdullah Ocalan. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Diyarbakir to celebrate Newruz, also known as Noruz or Nevruz, which marks the new year according to the Persian calendar. Millions of people across the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe are celebrating the Newruz festival, which signifies the arrival of spring.

Newruz Celebration in Diyarbakır, Turkey

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Diyarbakir to celebrate Newruz, also known as Noruz or Nevruz, which marks the new year according to the Persian calendar. Millions of people across the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe are celebrating the Newruz festival, which signifies the arrival of spring.

U.S. Army soldiers cross a pontoon bridge on the Imjin River during a joint river-crossing exercise between South Korea and the United States as part of the Freedom Shield military drills in the border town of Yeoncheon.U.S. Army soldiers cross a pontoon bridge on the Imjin River during a joint river-crossing exercise between South Korea and the United States as part of the Freedom Shield military drills in the border town of Yeoncheon.

A Joint river-crossing exercise in Seoul, South Korea

A Joint river-crossing exercise in Seoul, South Korea

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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Kurdish women are seen dancing during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Kurdish women are seen dancing during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Kurdish women are seen dancing during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A Kurdish girl making a victory sign is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A Kurdish girl making a victory sign is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A Kurdish girl making a victory sign is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators are seen making victory signs and dancing during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Demonstrators are seen making victory signs and dancing during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators are seen making victory signs and dancing during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator waving the Kurdistan flag is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A demonstrator waving the Kurdistan flag is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator waving the Kurdistan flag is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Demonstrators are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Demonstrators are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators holding a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, are seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Demonstrators holding a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, are seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators holding a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, are seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators holding a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, are seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Demonstrators holding a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, are seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators holding a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, are seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator waves the flag of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A demonstrator waves the flag of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator waves the flag of the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

An elderly woman is seen attending the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.An elderly woman is seen attending the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

An elderly woman is seen attending the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A female demonstrator is seen attending the Newruz celebration with a Kurdish flag tied to her forehead. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A female demonstrator is seen attending the Newruz celebration with a Kurdish flag tied to her forehead. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A female demonstrator is seen attending the Newruz celebration with a Kurdish flag tied to her forehead. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Young people are seen making victory signs in front of a fire lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Young people are seen making victory signs in front of a fire lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Young people are seen making victory signs in front of a fire lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Young people are seen making victory signs in front of a fire lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Young people are seen making victory signs in front of a fire lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Young people are seen making victory signs in front of a fire lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A fire is lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A fire is lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A fire is lit during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A child is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A child is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A child is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Kurdish young girls are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Kurdish young girls are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Kurdish young girls are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

People are seen dancing and making victory signs at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.People are seen dancing and making victory signs at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

People are seen dancing and making victory signs at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Participants seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Members of the Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP) are seen attending the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Members of the Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP) are seen attending the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Members of the Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP) are seen attending the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A baby is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A baby is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A baby is seen during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A Kurdish woman is seen attending the Newruz celebration with her baby. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A Kurdish woman is seen attending the Newruz celebration with her baby. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A Kurdish woman is seen attending the Newruz celebration with her baby. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Two girls are seen participating in the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Two girls are seen participating in the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Two girls are seen participating in the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Two Kurdish women are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Two Kurdish women are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Two Kurdish women are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A young Kurdish woman is seen making a victory sign during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A young Kurdish woman is seen making a victory sign during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A young Kurdish woman is seen making a victory sign during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), at the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A female demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and shouting slogans during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A female demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and shouting slogans during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A female demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), and shouting slogans during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

A demonstrator holds a poster of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdish armed organization Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Two Kurdish teenagers are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Two Kurdish teenagers are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Two Kurdish teenagers are seen making victory signs during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators hold a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.Demonstrators hold a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.

Demonstrators hold a poster of Selahattin Demirtas, the leader of the Peoples' Democracy Party (HDP), who has been held in prison for 9 years, during the Newruz celebration. Tens of thousands gather at the Newroz Square in Diyarbakir, the largest Kurdish-majority city during the final celebration of the Newroz holiday. The massive crowd celebrated with great enthusiasm, marking the occasion with vibrant festivities. This celebration is observed by the Kurdish people in Turkey across 89 locations this year.