The Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Ankara Provincial Organization lit the first fire of Newroz in the city. In the Yenimahalle Ergazi Bazaar area, locals and market tradesmen responded with victory signs and the slogan "Biji Newroz". After the call to the public and shopkeepers to participate in the main Newroz celebration to be held on Sunday, 19 March, the Newroz fire was lit at the entrance of the market area. Young people jumped over the fire.