Historical Events tagged with "kurds"

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Politics & Government

First Raising of the Kurdistan Flag

December 17th, 1945 79 years ago

The Kurdish flag was raised in Mahabad, eastern Kurdistan, symbolizing the aspirations of the Kurdish people for self-determination and national identity. This historic event took place in the city of Mahabad, where Kurdish leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the significance of the flag and what it represented. The flag features a golden sun with 21 rays, set against a red, green, and white background, which has since become an enduring symbol of Kurdistan and Kurdish nationalism.

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