Nowruz is celebrated by Kurds in Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran.
The festival features colorful street festivals and torch-bearing processions.
This marks the first celebration of Nowruz for many Syrian Kurds since their exile.
Briefing: Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile
Strategic angle: Nowruz, the Farsi-language word for 'new year,' marks a significant return for Syrian Kurds after years of exile.