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)
la tosh pirozbet!
ReplyDeleteyes i realize kurds enjoy celebrating, i can just imagine what it is like over there now.
ReplyDelete"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."
ReplyDeletevery 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.
Thank-you! No place like home whether it's Jezhn or not!!
ReplyDeleteThank-you! No place like home whether it's Jezhn or not!!
ReplyDeleteWow sazan ,,,
ReplyDeleteHappy Jezhn to you dear :)
I'm so exicted to see Erbil in eid again :)
How do you pronounce "Jezhn " ?