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Newroz and the Kurdish calendar
Newroz, its customs and meanings, and the calendars Kurds use.
Newroz and the Kurdish calendar
Newroz, its customs and meanings, and the calendars Kurds use.
Level
Foundations
Who it is for
Parents, teachers and school staff, and partners who host Newroz events.
Format
Self-paced online with classroom materials.
About 6 hours. Hours are an estimate.
What you will be able to do
- Explain how the equinox sets Newroz.
- Describe Newroz customs, including the fire.
- Explain the story of Kawa and its many tellings.
- Plan an inclusive Newroz activity.
Modules
- The equinox and the new year. How the date is set.
- Fire and gathering. Customs across regions.
- Kawa the smith. The story and its retellings.
- Newroz in public life. How states have treated the festival, with sources.
- A shared festival. Nowruz across neighbouring peoples.
- Teaching Newroz. Classroom and community activities.
Assessment
Design a Newroz activity that welcomes children of every background.
Status
Draft outline for scholarly review. The lessons, readings and questions are in preparation. Completion is recorded; nothing is accredited.
Course code: KCO-FOD-02.