answersLogoWhite

0

Kurdish Language and Culture

Kurdish language and culture dates back to the ancient Kingdom of Corduene. It is still prominent in areas of the mideast. The geo-cultural area known as Kurdistan is home to 25 to 30 million Kurdish people. This area includes Southeastern Anatolia, Upper Mesopotamia, Zagros, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.

581 Questions

Are the Kurds a nation?

Kurds are considered a nation because they are an ethnicity with unified traditions and a historic homeland. They are considered stateless because they do not control any independent territories that would conceivably belong to a Kurdish Country. Therefore, they are considered a stateless nation.

How do you write happy eid Mubarak in kurdish?

jazhni ramazan peroz bet -for eid ul fitr

jazhni qurban peroz bet- for eid ul adha

What ethnic group lives in the mountains in Iraq?

There are quite a number of ethnicities in the mountains of northern Iraq, but the most numerous and most famous is the KURDS. Other ethnic groups in northern Iraq include: Assyrians, Arabs, Turkmen/Turcoman, Shabakis, and Yezidis.

Can you trust kurdish men?

Trust should be based on individual character and actions, rather than making generalizations about a group of people. Just like individuals from any other culture or background, Kurdish men should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. It's important to treat each person as an individual and not make assumptions based on stereotypes.

Do kurdish men lie?

It is not accurate or fair to make broad generalizations about an entire group of people based on their ethnicity or nationality. Just like any other group of individuals, Kurdish men are diverse and can vary in terms of honesty and character. It is important to treat each person as an individual.

In addition to Turkey which countries have significant Kurdish population?

Besides Turkey, other countries with significant Kurdish populations include Iran, Iraq, and Syria. These countries are home to large Kurdish communities with their own distinct cultures, languages, and histories.

Is Kurdistan a nice place to go?

Iraqi Kurdistan continues to improve. Erbid (which the Kurds call Hawler) is a very beautiful and modern city. Across the Turkish border, the area is poorer, but still quite beautiful. It is recommended that you travel very safely if you go to Kurdistan because of the PKK and other types of unrest or violence.

Do Kurds celebrate Christmas?

Generally, No.

Of the overall 35 million Kurds, there are less the 35,000 Christian Kurds, which makes Christians less than 0.1% of the Kurdish population. Understandably, Christian Kurds celebrate Christmas, but Muslim, Jewish, Yazidi, Zoroastrian, and non-religious Kurds do not celebrate Christmas.

Is Engin Akyürek a kurd?

Engin Akyürek is a renowned Turkish actor and screenwriter, known for his work in various television series and films. He was born in Turkey and is of Turkish descent. There is no public information to suggest that he identifies as Kurdish.

How did Saladin win the third crusade?

By not losing Jerusalem; he lost several battles and cities, but held on to the most significant one. Jerusalem was never actually besieged.

Do kurdish men marry their nieces?

Depends. Maybe the family will want to carry on with their tradition by marrying off each other to a family member e.g. Cousins

What sect do Kurds belong to?

The Kurds belong to many different sects, most notably being the Sunni sect as the majority. There is also a the Shia sect from among Kurds, most from the Shia sect live in Iran and Iraq.

How is the best singer in Kurdistan 2010?

Zakariah- he's as famous as Michael Jackson (for Kurdistan of course)

Do guests give gifts at kurdish wedding?

I'm Kurdish and when we went to a Kurdish wedding everyone brought a gift and they only invited so that you give them a gift.

Who is the Leader of the Kurds?

The Kurds are not united into one government. In Iraqi Kurdistan, there are two main families which have held power: the Barzanis and the Talabanis. Currently, the Kurdish Regional Government is led by Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani and President Massoud Barzani. In Syria, the Kurds are organized under the current Rojava Government which is headed by Kurdish Co-President Hediya Yousef and Arab Co-President Mansur Selum. In Turkey and Iran, there are both government-recognized political leaders of the Kurdish community like Selahattin DemirtaÅŸ in Turkey and terrorist groups that fight for Kurdish independence (like the PKK in Turkey and the PDKI/MEK in Iran).

Does Iraq have more kurds or Arabs?

Arabs are more, kurds are about 17% of Iraq, they are about 4-5 million kurds in Iraq (there are more than 20 million kurds in the world), the kurds grew more and more powerful in Iraq, now the president of Iraq is a kurd.

Are kurdish people nice?

Kurdish people are known to be extremely generous, as a tourist in the mountains in Turkey, Kurdish people took me in and took care of me as I fell from a small cliff and hurt myself. They fed me, took care of me, preety much everything a man needs.

Was the leader Saladin strong and worthy one?

In my opinion, he had to be, in order to put up such a strong and bloody fight with the Crusaders (Christian soldiers). But if you disagree with me, decide for yourself here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saladin