Kurmanji.Pdf

Kurmanji.Pdf

Table of Contents Country Profile.................................................................................................................. 4 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 4 Government..................................................................................................................... 4 Geography.......................................................................................................................4 Climate............................................................................................................................ 5 History................................................................................................................................ 6 Early history.................................................................................................................... 6 The Spread of Islam........................................................................................................ 6 20th Century..................................................................................................................... 6 Economy............................................................................................................................. 9 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 9 Agriculture ...................................................................................................................... 9 Industries....................................................................................................................... 10 Ethnic Groups ............................................................................................................... 10 Languages ..................................................................................................................... 10 Religion ............................................................................................................................ 12 Islam.............................................................................................................................. 12 The Role of Religion in the Government...................................................................... 12 Influence of Religion on Daily Life.............................................................................. 13 Influence of Religion on the Interaction between Males and Females......................... 15 Religious Events ........................................................................................................... 15 Ramadan ................................................................................................................... 15 Jazhin and Quraban Jazhin ...................................................................................... 16 The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday............................................................................. 16 Places of Worship ......................................................................................................... 16 Visiting a mosque ..................................................................................................... 16 Cemeteries..................................................................................................................... 18 Traditions......................................................................................................................... 19 Formulaic Codes of Politeness...................................................................................... 19 Male-Female Relationships .......................................................................................... 20 Hospitality..................................................................................................................... 20 Sharing Food and Giving Gifts................................................................................. 22 Indecent Language........................................................................................................ 22 Interactions with Dogs .................................................................................................. 22 The Evil Eye ................................................................................................................. 22 Vendettas and Honor Killings....................................................................................... 22 Female Genital Mutilation ............................................................................................ 23 Celebrations .................................................................................................................. 23 Nawroz ...................................................................................................................... 23 Weddings .................................................................................................................. 24 2 Funerals......................................................................................................................... 25 Dress Codes for Kurds.................................................................................................. 25 Dress Codes for non-Kurds........................................................................................... 26 Do’s and Don’ts ............................................................................................................ 26 URBAN LIFE.................................................................................................................. 28 Health Issues ................................................................................................................. 28 Employment.................................................................................................................. 29 Education ...................................................................................................................... 30 Traffic ........................................................................................................................... 30 Transportation............................................................................................................... 31 Daily Life of Urban Dwellers ....................................................................................... 32 Favorite Pastimes.......................................................................................................... 33 Food and Drink ............................................................................................................. 33 Restaurants.................................................................................................................... 33 Markets ......................................................................................................................... 34 Street Vendors............................................................................................................... 35 RURAL LIFE.................................................................................................................. 37 Tribal Distribution ........................................................................................................ 37 Tribal Militias ............................................................................................................... 37 Rural Economy ............................................................................................................. 38 Village Life ................................................................................................................... 39 Transportation Issues .................................................................................................... 40 Checkpoints................................................................................................................... 40 Health Issues ................................................................................................................. 41 Available Schooling...................................................................................................... 41 Who is in charge?.......................................................................................................... 42 FAMILY LIFE................................................................................................................ 43 Family Structure............................................................................................................ 43 Gender Roles................................................................................................................. 43 Searching a house ......................................................................................................... 44 Marriage........................................................................................................................ 44 Divorce.......................................................................................................................... 45 Birth .............................................................................................................................. 46 Status of Elderly, Children and Young Adults ............................................................. 46 Naming Conventions .................................................................................................... 46 3 Country Profile Introduction

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