Nawroz of resistance 2015
In Akre, people celebrate a different kind of Newroz - the traditional Kurdish New Year Celebration. On March, 20 every young boy in Akre climbs on top of the Akre mountain bearing lit-up torches, and then rushes down and back to the city, running through the alleys to gather in Sare Gree where traditional Kurdish dances are held at midnight. This year’s Newroz has been named by Kurds the Newroz of Resistance, since the peshmergas, the Kurdish Army, are right now fighting against ISIS, the terrorist group that aims to create an Islamic State across Iraq and Syria. More than 70 people killed by ISIS were coming from Akre, including Hujam Surchi, the first peshmerga being executed by ISIS.
20/03/15 -- Akre, Iraq -- Sebar Salah Kareem, 14, from Akre dressed in traditional clothes to celebrate Newroz 
20/03/15 -- Akre, Iraq -- Mahbuba Mihvan Adel, 13, in Akre dressed in traditional clothes to celebrate Newroz 
20/03/15 -- Akre, Iraq -- A man in military clothes in Akre 
20/03/15 -- Akre, Iraq -- A Kurdish flag is seen on top of Akre mountains. 
20/03/15 -- Akre, Iraq -- Young people from the Directorate of Culture set torches on fire for the celebration 
21/03/15 -- Akre, Iraq -- A young man runs towards the top of Akre mountain 
21/03/15 -- Akre, Iraq -- A view of Akre mountain during Newroz Celebrations 
21/03/15 -- Qandil, Iraq -- PKK flags are seen above the main stage prepared for Newroz celebration 
21/03/15 -- Qandil, Iraq -- Three girls near the celebration area in Qandel take care of the security.
