In the history of every peoples, there are days that define their character and history. For Kurds, Newroz means new day (sun) and symbolizes the end of oppression and tyranny and represents the harbinger of brighter days. A story older than 4,300 years and has been passed down for generations. It's said that Newroz is the oldest celebration.
A god named Zarvan had two sons. One was Hurmuz (Hormuz, Hormuzd), who spread fertility and light, and the other was Ehriman (Ahriman) an evil who spread darkness and barrenness. The epic story of Newroz is eventually the fight between Hurmuz's son Zerdust or Zeratusht, commonly called Zoroaster who was sent to the earth and Hurmuz' brother Ahriman, the jealous evil spirit.
There are many slightly varying versions of Newroz Legend. The common theme in all of them is a cruel oppressor, an Assyrian King named Dehak (supported by Ehriman), and a hero who frees his people, a blacksmith named Kawa (supported by Hurmuz). After killing Dehak, Kawa informs the people of Ninowa of Dehak's death by lighting a fire.
Mark Campbell has published a recounted version in KurdishMedia.com on 19/12/2002. The article is worth reading and can be found at http://www.newrozfilms.com/the_legend_of_newroz.htm There is also an article by KNK on the History of Newroz.
Presenting Newroz simply as a spring festival is stripping it off its true meaning for Kurdish people.
Newroz is the symbol of resilience of Kurdish people,
Newroz is the symbol that oppressors will never prevail.
Her bîjî Newroz, 21 times!
Newroza we pîroz be. You guessed it, 21 times!
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