President Barzani hails religious freedom in Akitu greeting
Shafaq News- Erbil
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesday marked the Babylonian-Assyrian New Year and the “Akitu” festival, expressing hope the occasion would strengthen coexistence and a sense of security across the region despite ongoing war conditions.
سەرۆک نێچیرڤان بارزانی جەژنی ئەکیتۆ پیرۆز دەکاتhttps://t.co/K0wtIJoipZ pic.twitter.com/oavwRhqb8u
— Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) April 1, 2026
Barzani congratulated Chaldeans, Assyrians, and Syriacs in the Kurdistan Region, wishing them a safe and joyful holiday. He described Akitu as a celebration rooted in the deep historical and cultural legacy of one of the country’s oldest communities, framing it as a moment to reaffirm commitment to equality, rights, and freedoms.
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