Residents in Kobanê town of West Kurdistan, Rojava, who have turned back to their homeland after its liberation by YPG/YPJ (People's/Women's Defense Units) fighters commenced celebrations for Newroz, Kurdish New Year.

Fires were lit out in the streets as part of the celebrations which were organized by Yekitiya Ciwanên Demokrat  and attended by asayish (public security) forces. Dancing the traditional Kurdish 'halay' around the fires, youths also celebrated the liberation of their hometown from the inhumane ISIS gangs after six months of historic resistance.

Celebrations lasted till late hours at midnight.

Activities and celebrations to mark the Newroz will continue till the end of 21 March.