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The Kurds (Kurdish: کورد Kurd) are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a contiguous area spanning adjacent parts of eastern and southeastern Turkey (Northern Kurdistan), western Iran (Eastern or Iranian Kurdistan), northern Iraq (Southern or Iraqi Kurdistan), and northern Syria (Western Kurdistan or Rojava). The Kurds have ethnically diverse origins. They are culturally and linguistically closely related to the Iranian peoples and, as a result, are often themselves classified as an Iranian people.Kurdish nationalists claim that the Kurds are descended from the Hurrians and the Medes, (the latter being another Iranian people) and the claimed Median descent is reflected in the words of the Kurdish national anthem: "we are the children of the Medes and Kai Khosrow". The Kurdish languages form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian languages.
The Kurds are estimated to number, worldwide, around 30–32 million, possibly as high as 37 million, with the majority living in West Asia; however there are significant Kurdish diaspora communities in the cities of western Turkey, in particular Istanbul. A recent Kurdish diaspora has also developed in Western countries, primarily in Germany. The Kurds are the majority population in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan and in the autonomous region of Rojava, and are a significant minority group in the neighboring countries Turkey and Iran, where Kurdish nationalist movements continue to pursue greater autonomy and cultural rights.
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With ISIS all over the news, it's easy to forget that there are many more groups in Iraq fighting for control. One of these groups of people are the Kurds and they're starting to become a force to be reckoned with. Who are they and what do they want in Iraq? Learn More: Who Are The Kurds? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/daily/feb99/kurdprofile.htm A largely Sunni Muslim people with their own language and culture, most Kurds live in the generally contiguous areas of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Armenia and Syria A BRIEF SURVEY OF THE HISTORY OF THE KURDS http://www.institutkurde.org/en/institute/who_are_the_kurds.php The first question which comes to mind is that of the origins of the Kurds. Who are they? Where do they come from? _________________________ TestTube's n...
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Keep up-to-date with the latest news, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/AFP-subscribe For decades, Kurds have been severely marginalised in Syria, with many not even given Syrian nationality and forbidden from speaking their language. Follow AFP English on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFPnewsenglish Latest news on AFP English Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFP Share your top stories on Google+ http://bit.ly/AFP-Gplus
Some of the small but interesting differences in cultures from around the world.
Kurdish Peshmerga and Kurdish PKK (Kurdistan Worker's Party) Forces, together with American Special Operation Forces, battle ISIS South of Kirkuk in South-Kurdistan (Kurdistan Regional Government). Date: 18-01-2016 (January, 18th, 2016). The PKK is arguably the most effective force battling ISIS. The YPG is the Syrian branch of the PKK in Rojava (West-Kurdistan, Northern-Syria). In this video, we see Peshmerga, PKK and American forces. The fighters in traditional Kurdish military clothing are members of the PKK. The other soldiers in normal military uniforms are Peshmerga and American Special Operation Forces. The Kurdistan Liberation Front focuses on creating more awareness for the Kurdish cause. We cover everything that is related to the Kurdish culture, history, politics and strug...
Kurdish dance halparke or Halay is unique and different from all other in the middle east and around the world.
[Kurdish female fighters dancing in the mountains of Kurdistan - Support Rojava/Kurdistan](https://www.facebook.com/155441198176035/videos/248475002205987/) [Support Rojava/Kurdistan](https://www.facebook.com/Support-RojavaKurdistan-155441198176035/)
Kurdsat Broadcasting Corporation Official Channel Culture Event
Jewish Professor/Doctor Mordechai Zaken talks about the history and culture of the Kurds, Kurdish Jews and Kurdistan, and their relationship with the Jews and the state of Israel. This video is a must watch for everyone who is interested in the Kurdish culture and history, and the future of the Middle-East. The Middle-Eastern map will be redrawn, especially after the conflict in Syria has ended, and it is highly possible that Kurdistan and Israel will be future allies.
"Fire of Anatolia", a dance group composed by 120 dancers whose director is the kurd Mustafa Erdogan (from Colemerg - Hakkari). The video shows all the elements that identify the kurdish classic culture and identity, a people before known as the "Adorers of the fire and the Sun", a people more than 3.000 years old. The group holds two Guinness records, one for fastest dance performance with 241 steps per minute and another for largest audience, 400 000 people in Ereğli, in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. Elements in this particular show are inspired in The Zoroastrians and Yezidi Kurds, and folkdances from Kurdistan, while the group also performs other shows inspired in the Shaman Turks of Central Asia, different regions of Turkey and Alevi Moslem dances (in this case, search on Youtube...
So called ‘honour violence’ or ‘honour killings’ are a reality for women all around the world; this talk looks at the stories of three women in the UK. From Kurdistan to the UK, Diana explores her journey as a campaigner and how she has fought for justice for victims. Diana has dedicated her life to campaigning for universal human rights. She spent 12 years on the front-line as a Peshmerger (Kurdish freedom fighter) but eventually her activism in Kurdistan Iran and neighbouring countries resulted in her facing persecution, which forced her to flee. She now lives in the UK and in 2002 she founded the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) an NGO providing advice, advocacy, training and counselling women and girls from Middle Eastern and North African communities affec...
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'Session on supporting the rebuilding of medical ethics and clinical research'' The Iraqi Cultural Centre in London is pleased to invite you on the 14th of September to take part in the discussion on harmonising healthcare reform efforts between Iraq and it's Region of Kurdistan, to support the rebuilding of medical ethics and clinical research in the region. It will be an interactive session with an opportunity to Q&A; with the panel. All recommendations from this conference will be submitted to the Ministry of Health in Iraq, the Kurdistan Region and the All Party Parliamentary Groups in London. The aim of this session is to propose possible healthcare reforms that could support the currently existing arrangements in Iraq. Panel Members: Laween Atroshi -- Chief Research Officer (NHS...
The Story of the Life and Times of Jesus Christ (Son of God). According to the Gospel of Luke. (Iraq) Kurdish, Eastern / Kurdi, Sorani - Eastern Language. God Bless You All.
Outlast Whistleblower Kurdish Gameplay
Uploaded by kind permission from its author, Florence Gavage. According to ancient legend, in the beginning God created a white pearl and a bird. He then created seven angels including Melek Taus, the peacock angel whom he made the greatest of them all. To make land, He threw Lalish into the water which made it solid. And so the seven Angels went ashore at Lalish. These people, the Yezidis, believe that they were the very first inhabitants on earth when the world was created. Yezidism is one of the most unusual and unknown religions on earth. It has survived during the centuries despite its status as an unrecognized religion under Islamic rule, and through many onslaughts against its Kurdish followers.