A festival was organized in the village of Eqibe in Afrin’s Sherawa district by the Rojava Youth Union in the Canton of Afrin and the Association of the Democratic Arabs Youth.

Mûşira Mele Xelil, Member of the Afrin Canton Council said in his speech: "The revolution started with the spirit of young people and will succeed with the strength and resistance of young people. We will stand up to conspiracy forces and show our determination".

Rojava Youth Union chair, Simko Harun, said that young people in the Union will continue their struggle until Afrin is liberated.

After the speeches, participants planted 50 olive trees in the square of the village. During the festival poems about Afrin were read out, culture and art groups performed their music and art was exhibited.

The festival will last four days in Shehba region.