Despite turmoil and violence in Iraq the Assyrian new year was celebrated on April first in almost all countries where Assyrians live; Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, Germany, Sweden, Netherlands, Russia, US, Canada, Australia.

Following are photos of the 'Assyrian Democratic Movement (Zawaa) celebration of the Assyrian New year in Baghdad , the link at the bottom of the page show celebration at the Assyrians towns in northern Iraq.