Kurdistan Flag Day Marked with Grand Ceremony at Erbil Citadel
On December 17, 2024, a grand ceremony was held at the historic Erbil Citadel to commemorate Kurdistan Flag Day. The event was attended by Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, along with Peshmerga forces, Kurdish horsemen, and students from across the region.
The celebration showcased the unity and pride of the Kurdish people, with students waving the Kurdistan flag and Peshmerga forces standing in honor of the national symbol. The Erbil Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, provided a symbolic backdrop for the event, underscoring the historical significance of the occasion.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani emphasized the enduring power of the Kurdistan flag as a symbol of unity and pride, calling on all Kurds to raise the flag high and remain united in the face of regional challenges.
Here is the video capturing key moments from the ceremony:
مەراسیمی ڕۆژی ئاڵای كوردستان، بە ئامادەبوونی مەسرور بارزانی و پێشمەرگەكان و ئەسپسواران و قوتابییانی كوردستان، لە قەڵای هەولێر. pic.twitter.com/4oUnzaO2hU
— Kurdistan Regional Government (@Kurdistan) December 17, 2024
Kurdistan Flag Day, first declared in 2009 by the Kurdistan Parliament, is celebrated every year on December 17. It serves as a reminder of the Kurdish people's struggle for unity, peace, and national pride. The annual event is marked by ceremonies in major cities across the Kurdistan Region, honoring the significance of the flag in Kurdish identity and history.
