National symbols of the Kurds

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The national symbols of the Kurds is a list of flags, icons or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of the Kurdish people.

## Flags

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| The Flag of Kurdistan is the national flag of the Kurds
| Party flag of TEV-DEM; informally represents the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria
| Flag of the Kingdom of Kurdistan (1922–24)
| Flag of Republic of Ararat (1927–30)
| Flag of Republic of Mahabad (1946–47)

## Coats of arms

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| Coat of arms of the Kurdistan Regional Government
| Coat of arms of Democratic Federal System of Northern Syria (Rojava)
| Coat of arms of Republic of Mahabad (1946–47)
| Coat of arms of Republic of Ararat (1927–30)

## Anthems

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* "Hey Enemy" (Ey Reqîb), national anthem of the Kurdistan Regional Government.[1]
* "Oh Homeland" (Ey Niştîman),

## Founders

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* Selahedînê Eyûbî
* Sharaf Khan
* Sheikh Ubeydullah
* Simko Shikak
* Mahmud Barzanji
* Ibrahim Haski
* Ihsan Nuri Pasha
* Qazi Muhammad
* Mustafa Barzani
* Abdullah Öcalan
* Mazlum Doğan
* Mazlum Kobanê
* Cemîl Bayik
* Murat Karayılan
* Jalal Talabani
* Salih Muslim

## Myths

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Main article: Kurdish mythology

* Sīmir, mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
* Kawa the Blacksmith, mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
* Rûsem, mythological figure, found in Kurdish Shahnameh.
* Felamerz, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
* Sam, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh
* Zenûn, a figure in Kurdish Shahnameh

## Poets

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Main article: List of Kurdish poets and authors

* Mela Hesenê Bateyî
* Melayê Cizîrî
* Faqi Tayran
* Ahmad Khani
* Almas Khan-e Kanoule'ei
* Khana Qubadi

## Animals

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* Asiatic Lion (Lion of Judah/Lion of Babylon, a common Symbol in Mesopotamia)
* Eastern imperial eagle (Eagle of Saladin, aprimary national symbol)
* Shahbaz (means "royal falcon", a fabled bird in Kurdish mythology and also a religious symbol in Yarsanism)
* Chukar partridge (primary cultural symbol)
* Peafowl (religious)
* Capra (genus), a religious symbol in Yarsanism
* Van cat (regional)
* Rooster, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
* Fish, a religious symbol in Yarsanism
* Wild boar, a religious symbol in Yarsanism

## Trees

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* Oak
* Quercus cerris (Usually as unique)
* Pomegranate tree
* The Shirin and Farhad Tree, a local symbole of Kermanshah
* Palm tree, a local symbole of Qasr-e Shirin, Khanaqin and Kirkuk
* Olive tree, a symbol used in Afrin

## Books

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Main article: Kurdish literature

* Saranjâm, Holy book of Yarsanism which contains oldest parts of Kurdish literature
* Kurdish Shahnameh
* The Book of Honor (Sharafnama)
* Ancestry of the Kurds
* Mam and Zin
* The Promise of the Black Horse

## Mountains

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Main page: Category:Mountains_of_Kurdistan

* Qandil
* Kurmênc
* Zagros
* Sinjar Mountains

## Dishes

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Main article: Kurdish cuisine

* Kelane (bread)
* Dolma (Yaprax)

## Other symbols

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* Sun
* Newroz / نه‌ورۆز
* Geliyê Elî Beg / گەلیی عەلی بەگ

## See also

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* Kurds
* National symbols of Iran
* National symbols of Azerbaijan

## References

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1. ^ Flag and national anthem, KRG's Official Website.