National symbols of the Kurds

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

Image	Notes
	Flag of Kurdistan
	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

	Coat of arms of the Kurdistan Regional Government
	Coat of arms of Republic of Mahabad (1946–47)
	Coat of arms of Republic of Ararat (1927–30)

Anthems

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

Founders

• Cyaxares
• Saladin
• Sharaf Khan
• Sheikh Ubeydullah
• Qazi Muhammad
• Mustafa Barzani

Myths

• Sīmir, Iranian mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
• Kawa the Blacksmith, Iranian mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.
• Rostam, Iranian mythological figure, found in Kurdish folklore.

Poets

• Baba Tahir
• Mela Hesenê Bateyî
• Malaye Jaziri
• Ahmad Khani

Animals

• Eagle (primary national symbol)
• Chukar partridge (primary cultural symbol)
• European hare
• Peafowl (religious)
• Capra (genus)
• Van cat (regional)

Trees

• Oak
• Quercus cerris (Usually as unique)

Books

• The Book of Honor (Sharafnama)
• Ancestry of the Kurds
• Mam and Zin
• The Promise of the Black Horse

Dishes

Other symbols

• Mountains
• Sun

See also

• National symbols of Iran

References

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