Saturday, September 19, 2009

Jezhn is here!!


Jezhntan Pirozbet!!
Happy Jezhn/ Eid




We broke our last fast today and it was officially announced on national television that tomorrow is Eid-el-ftr or Jezhn—in Kurdish!


Had a chance to drive around Erbil with mum late this evening, the atmosphere and spirit of the Jezhn festivity is evident around Erbil. People all appear very excited, music in the cars, people dressed in fancy clothing, people running around for last minute shopping, mothers planning the food for early morning, little kids excited for the Jezhnana and most importantly the spirit of giving and sharing is what I most appreciate about the Kurds during this special time.

Last night it rained in Erbil and the weather is SUPERB—a great welcome to the Jezhn celebrations, so happy to be living here and experiencing this wonderful occasion. Living years away from home, we never really noticed what Jezhn was or even felt the occasion—it was no different to any regular day.

Finally, happy Jezhn to all—for all those living abroad, I wish that next Jezhn you can celebrate back home in Kurdistan(weather you like it or not—hhhh)

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

la tosh pirozbet!

Anonymous said...

yes i realize kurds enjoy celebrating, i can just imagine what it is like over there now.

Anonymous said...

"Living years away from home, we never really noticed what Jezhn was or even felt the occasion—it was no different to any regular day."
very true. I like the way you write about the beauty of life in Kurdistan. Girls your age do not appreciate their roots as much as you do so i commend you for that. weldone.

Sazan M. Mandalawi said...

Thank-you! No place like home whether it's Jezhn or not!!

Sazan M. Mandalawi said...

Thank-you! No place like home whether it's Jezhn or not!!

Violet said...

Wow sazan ,,,
Happy Jezhn to you dear :)
I'm so exicted to see Erbil in eid again :)
How do you pronounce "Jezhn " ?