The Year 2017 in Pictures

Parrots of the Caribbean in Gaza

Pipe down, kids, Izmir, Turkey

Activists hold banners during a demonstration to protest European right-wing parties march through the city centre on 20 January, 2017 in Koblenz, Germany [Ayhan Şimşek/Anadolu Agency]

When you can’t pick a winner…, Dubai, UAE

Hot stuff! When using scissors is too mainstream in Gaza

Celebrating Dessert traditions in Tatouine, Tunisia

Oh honey ! Nevsheir, Turkey

Just out for a stroll with my parrot, Istanbul, Turkey

Fashion designers showcase their designs during Baghdad Fashion Week

Palestinians attend opening ceremony of al-Zafer building, which was destroyed during the recent Israeli war on Gaza Strip, in Gaza city on 3 October, 2017 [Atia Darwish/Apaimages]

Iraqis fleeing from the clashes between the Iraqi Army and Daesh fighters, take some time out to enjoy the ancient Hammam in Mosul

The Palestinian Heritage Exhibition on the theme ”Products of our women’ kicked off this week in Palestine in Gaza

Whirling dervishes perform at Karabas Veli Dervish Lodge during the Lailat al Regaip, the holy night which marks the start of the holy months of Rajab, Shaban and Ramadan in Busra, Turkey

Palestinian activists take part in a rally titled ‘Save Pal People’ against the Israeli occupation and Gaza blockade in front of a tower which was destroyed during the 50-day war between Israel and Hamas in the summer of 2014

Members of the Samaritan sect take part in a traditional pilgrimage marking the holiday of Passover atop Mount Gerizim near the West Bank city of Nablus. The Samaritans practice a religion that is based on four principles of faith, one God – the God of Israel; one Prophet – Moses Ben Amram; the belief in the Torah – the first five books of the Bible and one holy place – Mount Gerizim

Camels which were bought in Izmir when they were one-years-old are then taken to the Van province to be trained until the age of seven for the traditional wrestling championships. These camels are training for this year’s championship in Van, Turkey

Palestinian women walk past a mural commemorating the 69th anniversary of Nakba in Gaza

Leyth Tevfik, an animal keeper, plays with a white lion at Zevra Park’s Zoo in Baghdad, Iraq on 22 May, 2017 [Haydar Hadi/Anadolu Agency]

A mountain of Falafel, yum! in Gaza

Masses of people congregate for Eid prayers in Morocco

A little boy cools down his horse on a hot day in Gaza

Students prepare to attend their graduation ceremony after achieving high results known as “Tawjihi”in Gaza

Helping to collect the watermelon harvest in Gaza

Syrian refugees photos exhibition in Turkey

A protester dressed as US President Donald Trump, takes part in an Stop Donald Trump protest outside the US Embassy in London, United Kingdom on 11 August, 2017 [Ray Tang/Anadolu Agency]

A wrecked car is seen after a 183-year-old historical sycamore maple tree’s huge branch had cracked and fell over it in Bursa, Turkey on 9 August, 2017 [Ali Atmaca/Anadolu Agency]

Tunisian singer Emel Meslusi performs during the 53rd International Carthage Festival at The Carthage Amphitheater on 12 August, 2017 in Carthage, Tunisia [Yassine Gaidi/Anadolu Agency]

Last day of freedom in Iran

Palestinian children gather around a makeshift cube representing the holy Kaaba, in the West bank city of Hebron, on August 30, 2017, as part of training children how to perform Hajj pilgrimage [Wisam Hashlamoun/APAimages]

A 24 year old Palestinian rides a 2 meters bike, which he created by himself!

Gaming enthusiasts visit ”GameX 2017” International Digital Games and Fan Fair opened at at TUYAP Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 September, 2017 [Erhan Elaldı/Anadolu Agency]

Uncle and Nephew will be the same age 👶👶 Mother and daughter simultaneously gave birth to their babies by C-section in Konya, Turkey on 29 September, 2017 [Orhan Akkanat/Anadolu Agency]

Nessori Franlesco (R) of Italy in action against Welvaetr Michel (L) of Belgium during a European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF) European Championship match between Italy and Belgium in Istanbul, Turkey on 3 October, 2017 [İsa Terli/Anadolu Agency]

A man lies inside a newly harvested cotton pile at a cotton field. Look at that smile! in Aydin, Turkey

A newly wedded couple pose for photos in Turkey’s National Park in Bolu.

Did curiosity really kill the cat? An intrigued cat is seen during the foggy morning in Ankara

An Egyptian woman shapes a pot out of clay