Kurds across the Iraqi Kurdistan region celebrated Nowruz, but increasing concerns over the indifference by local authorities to tackle the dire economic conditions have put a damper on the festivities. Kurds celebrateNowruz between March 21-23, which marks the beginning of the Kurdish New Year. Nowruz, a Persian word meaning “a new day”, is celebrated by many countries across the Middle East, the Caucauses, Central Asia, and particularly by the Kurdish communities in Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria. Celebrations include going out for picnicking and lighting bonfires with family and loved ones….