Kurdish man holds Kurdistan flag during the nowruz celebrations in Akre, Iraq on 20 March 2023. Nowruz, celebrated by the Kurdish community, is the Kurdish New Year and a joyous festival marking the arrival of spring. It is characterized by vibrant festivities, traditional Kurdish dances, and the Haft-Seen table adorned with symbolic items representing renewal and prosperity. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM