SRSG Kubiš Extends Greetings to Assyrians, Chaldeans and Syriacs on Babylonian-Assyrian New Year

“This holiday is another testament of the country’s proud, rich heritage and cultural richness,” Mr. Kubiš said. “Iraqis all over the country have suffered enormously from terrorism. The atrocities committed by the Daesh terrorists have spared no one. Your ancestors celebrated this ancient holiday to promote the fertility of the land of Mesopotamia that will bear fruit for the whole coming year. We hope the coming year will see the demise of the terrorist Daesh and the strengthening of dialogue and coexistence among Iraq’s various communities so that the country can enjoy the peace it truly deserves.”