National symbols of the Kurds
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The national symbols of the Kurds is a list of flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of the Kurdish people.
Flags[]
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Flag of Kurdistan belongs to Iraqi Kurdistan (Başûr) |
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Flag of Kurdistan belongs to Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava) |
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Flag of the Kingdom of Kurdistan (1922–24) |
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Flag of Republic of Ararat (1927–30) |
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Flag of Republic of Mahabad (1946–47) |
Coats of arms[]
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Coat of arms of the Kurdistan Regional Government |
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Coat of arms of Democratic Federal System of Northern Syria (Rojava) |
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Coat of arms of Republic of Mahabad (1946–47) |
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Coat of arms of Republic of Ararat (1927–30) |
Anthems[]
- "Hey Enemy" (Ey Reqîb), national anthem of the Kurdistan Regional Government.[1]
- "" (Ey Niştîman),
Founders[]
- Selahedînê Eyûbî
- Sharaf Khan
- Sheikh Ubeydullah
- Simko Shikak
- Mahmud Barzanji
- Ibrahim Haski
- Ihsan Nuri Pasha
- Qazi Muhammad
- Mustafa Barzani
- Abdullah Öcalan
- Mazlum Doğan
- Mazlum Kobanê
- Cemîl Bayik
- Murat Karayılan
- Jalal Talabani
- Salih Muslim
Myths[]
- Sīmir, mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
- Kawa the Blacksmith, mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
- Rûsem, mythological figure, found in Kurdish Shahnameh.
- Felamerz, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
- Sam, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
- , a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
Poets[]
- Mela Hesenê Bateyî
- Melayê Cizîrî
- Faqi Tayran
- Ahmad Khani
- Almas Khan-e Kanoule'ei
- Khana Qubadi
Animals[]
- Asiatic Lion (Lion of Judah/Lion of Babylon, a common Symbol in Mesopotamia)
- Eastern imperial eagle (Eagle of Saladin, aprimary national symbol)
- Shahbaz (means "royal falcon", a fabled bird in Kurdish mythology and also a religious symbol in Yarsanism)
- Chukar partridge (primary cultural symbol)
- Peafowl (religious)
- Capra (genus), a religious symbol in Yarsanism
- Van cat (regional)
- Rooster, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
- Fish, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
- Wild boar, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
Trees[]
- Oak
- Quercus cerris (Usually as unique)
- Pomegranate tree
- The Shirin and Farhad Tree, a local symbole of Kermanshah
- Palm tree, a local symbole of Qasr-e Shirin, Khanaqin and Kirkuk
Books[]
- Saranjâm, Holy book of Yarsanism which contains oldest parts of Kurdish literature
- Kurdish Shahnameh
- The Book of Honor (Sharafnama)
- Mam and Zin
Mountains[]
Dishes[]
- Kelane (bread)
- Dolma (Yaprax)
Other symbols[]
See also[]
- Kurds
- National symbols of Iran
- National symbols of Azerbaijan
References[]
- ^ Flag and national anthem, KRG's Official Website.
Categories:
- National symbols
- Kurdish culture