National symbols of the Kurds
The national symbols of the Kurds is a list of flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of the Kurdish people.
Flags
Image | Notes |
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Flag of Kurdistan belongs to Iraqi Kurdistan (Başûr) | |
Flag of Kurdistan belongs to Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava) | |
Flag of the Kingdom of Kurdistan (1922–24) | |
Flag of Republic of Ararat (1927–30) | |
Flag of Republic of Mahabad (1946–47) |
Coats of arms
Coat of arms of the Kurdistan Regional Government | |
Coat of arms of Democratic Federal System of Northern Syria (Rojava) | |
Coat of arms of Republic of Mahabad (1946–47) | |
Coat of arms of Republic of Ararat (1927–30) |
Anthems
- "Hey Enemy" (Ey Reqîb), national anthem of the Kurdistan Regional Government.[1]
- "Oh Homeland" (Ey Niştîman),
Founders
- Sharaf Khan
- Sheikh Ubeydullah
- Simko Shikak
- Mahmud Barzanji
- Ibrahim Haski
- Ihsan Nuri Pasha
- Qazi Muhammad
- Mustafa Barzani
Myths
- Sīmir, Iranian mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
- Kawa the Blacksmith, Iranian mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
- Rûsem, Iranian mythological figure, found in Kurdish Shahnameh.
- Felamerz, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
- Sam, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
- Zenûn, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
Animals
- Eagle (primary national symbol), and also a religious symbol in Yarsanism
- Chukar partridge (primary cultural symbol)
- European hare
- Peafowl (religious)
- Capra (genus), a religious symbol in Yarsanism
- Van cat (regional)
- Rooster, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
- Fish, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
- Wild boar, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
Trees
- Oak
- Quercus cerris (Usually as unique)
- Pomegranate tree
- Rahmat tree, a local symbole of Kermanshah
- Palm tree, a local symbole of Qasr-e Shirin, Khanaqin and Kirkuk
Books
- Saranjâm, Holy book of Yarsanism which contains oldest parts of Kurdish literature
- Kurdish Shahnameh
- The Book of Honor (Sharafnama)
- Ancestry of the Kurds
- Mam and Zin
- The Promise of the Black Horse
Dishes
Other symbols
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See also
- National symbols of Iran
References
- Flag and national anthem, KRG's Official Website.
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