The "Mam and Zin" evening concert was held in Erbil, bringing the classic Kurdish epic to audiences through the traditional art of Kurdish epic storytelling in song (Dangbezhy), organized under the auspices of the General Directorate of Culture and Arts in Erbil and in partnership with the German Goethe-Institut.

Koya University and the Kurdish Heritage Revival Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding restoration efforts and protecting archaeological sites while preserving Koya's historical and cultural heritage.

The Iraqi Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the Ministry of Education, has announced a national initiative to eradicate illiteracy within the ranks of security forces.

UNESCO has added several natural, cultural, and religious landmarks to its World Heritage List, including Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, a centuries-old Buddhist temple in Thailand, historic towns in Comoros, and heritage sites in India, China, and South Korea.

Amid fresh mountain air, the Cultural and Local Products Festival has begun in Penjwen. The event highlights traditional handicrafts, authentic regional foods, and the natural bounty of the area’s fields and mountains.