Thousands of citizens gathered in the village of Cesmiyer in Marivan, East Kurdistan, to celebrate Newroz, wearing traditional Kurdish attire and performing Kurdish dances to mark the arrival of the Kurdish New Year.

This annual tradition is repeated across various regions of East Kurdistan, with residents beginning their preparations 15 days in advance.

Ahead of the event, families in Iran and East Kurdistan gather Newroz supplies and purchase new clothes to mark the occasion.

In Saheb, located in Saqiz, thousands of people also lit the Newroz fire ahead of schedule. Boys and girls from Urmia, along with other locals, ignited the fire with torches

Although Newroz coincides with the month of Ramadan this year, the enthusiasm of the people across East Kurdistan remains strong, with celebrations taking place as actively as in previous years.

For Kurds, Newroz symbolizes renewal and the beginning of the new year. Its origins predate the Medes, with a history spanning over 3,000 years, and it has been immortalized in the works of prominent poets such as Ahmadi Khani and Piramerd.

Beyond the Kurdish community, Newroz is also celebrated by various peoples in Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and many other countries, heralding the arrival of spring and the dawn of the new year.