HIBAPRESS – A.Sayyad
On January 14th of each year, Moroccans celebrate the Amazigh New Year, known as "Iḍ Yennayer", which this year marks the beginning of the year 2976 according to the Amazigh calendar, an occasion that reflects the depth of the Amazigh cultural memory and its strong connection to the land.
This celebration represents a symbol of continuity and rootedness, where rituals and customs intersect with the meanings of fertility and optimism, through the preparation of traditional dishes associated with agricultural crops, most notably "Takla" and "Ourkmin", in a demonstration of the value of the land as a source of giving and life.
Amazigh costumes and jewelry are also strongly present during this occasion, highlighting the diversity of cultural expressions from one region to another, in a scene that reflects the richness and diversity of the Amazigh heritage.
Today, "Iḍ Yennayer" takes on increasing importance, as an occasion to celebrate Amazigh identity and preserve a shared cultural heritage, which is not limited to Morocco only, but extends to various countries in North Africa.
