President Nechirvan Barzani’s message on the Islamic New Year

June 16, 2026

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Muslims in Kurdistan, Iraq, and around the world on the occasion of Muharram and the Islamic New Year 1448. May this year bring joy, success, and prosperity to everyone.

I pray that God grants peace, unity, comfort, and lasting stability to our region and to all of humanity, and that all suffering comes to an end.

I wish everyone a Happy Islamic New Year.

Nechirvan Barzani
President of the Kurdistan Region