![People light the sky with lanterns to commemorate the civilians who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 [Hamit Hüseyin - Anadolu]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170320_2_22522432_20089445.jpg?w=796&h=532&ssl=1 "ERBIL, IRAQ - MARCH 20: People light sky lanterns to commemorate the civilians and peshmergas who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations, the traditional Iranian festival of spring which starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017. Today the festival of Nowruz is celebrated in Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Tajikestan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. ( Hamit Hüseyin - Anadolu Agency )")
People light the sky with lanterns to commemorate the civilians who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 [Hamit Hüseyin – Anadolu]
People take part in the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )
People take part in the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )
People take part in the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )
Hundreds of people carrying torches climb the Akre Hill as part of the Newroz celebrations,in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
Hundreds of people carrying torches climb the Akre Hill as part of the Newroz celebrations,in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
Hundreds of people carrying torches climb the Akre Hill as part of the Newroz celebrations,in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
Hundreds of people carrying torches climb the Akre Hill as part of the Newroz celebrations,in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
Hundreds of people carrying torches climb the Akre Hill as part of the Newroz celebrations,in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
People in traditional clothes dance during the Newroz celebrations, in Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu )
![People light the sky with lanterns to commemorate the civilians who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 [Hamit Hüseyin - Anadolu]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170320_2_22522432_20089448.jpg?w=596&h=398&ssl=1 "ERBIL, IRAQ - MARCH 20: People light sky lanterns to commemorate the civilians and peshmergas who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations, the traditional Iranian festival of spring which starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017. Today the festival of Nowruz is celebrated in Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Tajikestan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. ( Hamit Hüseyin - Anadolu Agency )")
People light the sky with lanterns to commemorate the civilians who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 [Hamit Hüseyin – Anadolu]
![People light the sky with lanterns to commemorate the civilians who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 [Hamit Hüseyin - Anadolu]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170320_2_22522432_20089447.jpg?w=796&h=532&ssl=1 "ERBIL, IRAQ - MARCH 20: People light sky lanterns to commemorate the civilians and peshmergas who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations, the traditional Iranian festival of spring which starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017. Today the festival of Nowruz is celebrated in Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Tajikestan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. ( Hamit Hüseyin - Anadolu Agency )")
People light the sky with lanterns to commemorate the civilians who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 [Hamit Hüseyin – Anadolu]
![People light the sky with lanterns to commemorate the civilians who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 [Hamit Hüseyin - Anadolu]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170320_2_22522432_20089446.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "ERBIL, IRAQ - MARCH 20: People light sky lanterns to commemorate the civilians and peshmergas who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations, the traditional Iranian festival of spring which starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017. Today the festival of Nowruz is celebrated in Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Tajikestan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. ( Hamit Hüseyin - Anadolu Agency )")
People light the sky with lanterns to commemorate the civilians who lost their lives during clashes with Daesh terrorists during the Newroz celebrations in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on March 20, 2017 [Hamit Hüseyin – Anadolu]
People take part in the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Ali Mukarrem Garip – Anadolu Agency )
People take part in the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Ali Mukarrem Garip – Anadolu Agency )
People take part in the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )
Preparations to fire up the bonfire is seen during the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )
A bonfire takes place during the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Ali Mukarrem Garip – Anadolu Agency )
Fireworks light up the sky during the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )
Fireworks light up the sky during the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )
Fireworks light up the sky during the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )
Children pose for a photo during the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Ali Mukarrem Garip – Anadolu Agency )
Governor of Kirkuk Necmeddin Kerim (C) takes part in the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Ali Mukarrem Garip – Anadolu Agency )
![A bonfire takes place during the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on 20 March 2017 [Ali Mukarrem Garip/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20170320_2_22520472_20085259.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "KIRKUK, IRAQ - MARCH 20: Bonfire is seen as people take part in the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Ali Mukarrem Garip - Anadolu Agency )")
A bonfire takes place during the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on 20 March 2017 [Ali Mukarrem Garip/Anadolu Agency]
A bonfire takes place during the Newroz celebrations in Kirkuk, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Ali Mukarrem Garip – Anadolu Agency )
Fireworks light up the sky during the Newroz celebrations at Sanedar Park in Erbil, Iraq on March 20, 2017. ( Hemn Baban – Anadolu Agency )