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Briefing: Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile

Strategic angle: Nowruz, the Farsi-language word for 'new year,' marks a significant return for Syrian Kurds after years of exile.

Editorial Staff · March 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Nowruz is celebrated by Kurds in Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran.

The festival features colorful street festivals and torch-bearing processions.

This marks the first celebration of Nowruz for many Syrian Kurds since their exile.