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Kurds, Christian sect of Zoroastrianism
Flag of the Republic of Kurdistan (1938)
Kurdistan, surrounded by monarchies of the Middle East, decided to adopt republican system and made several agreements with the Union of Soviets and the Combined Syndicates of America. Progressive faction inside Kurdish politics ensured rise of the socialism with Kurdish characteristics - existence of a free market inside syndicalist state. By 2019, there were 50 millions of inhabitants inside Kurdistan, with 45 millions Kurds.
Celebration of the Independence Day (2019)
Tower of Medes since 2009 to 2021 was the tallest building the world. It is located in the capital city of Kurdistan, Mosul.
Since the beginning of existence, Kurdish state used the sixth largest oil reserve in the world to fund national development. After Arabian Civil War and subsequent rapid rise of oil prices, income skyrocketed, allowing a rapid rise in the standard of living for millions Kurds.
Zoroastrianism among Kurds re-appeared in late 1930s after lifting the oppressive religious policies of Ottomans. Kurdish branch of religion is more liberal, nationalist and proselytic than Persian one - a fact that gained them more followers. 25% of ethnic Kurds are Zoroastrians (11,250,000) - most of them or their ancestors were converted from Islam due to its cultural constrains and later unpopularity due to rise of militant Islamic terrorists who wanted to overthrow Kurdish secular government and were publicly associated with Muslims living there.
Scene from the "Path of Zoroaster"
Many Zoroastrian Kurds believe that biblical prophet Daniel was, in fact, Zoroaster while his teachings were translated from Old Persian to Jewish language and corrupted, giving rise to the Judaism and Christianity.
Flag of the Republic of Kurdistan (1938)
Kurdistan, surrounded by monarchies of the Middle East, decided to adopt republican system and made several agreements with the Union of Soviets and the Combined Syndicates of America. Progressive faction inside Kurdish politics ensured rise of the socialism with Kurdish characteristics - existence of a free market inside syndicalist state. By 2019, there were 50 millions of inhabitants inside Kurdistan, with 45 millions Kurds.
Celebration of the Independence Day (2019)
Tower of Medes since 2009 to 2021 was the tallest building the world. It is located in the capital city of Kurdistan, Mosul.
Since the beginning of existence, Kurdish state used the sixth largest oil reserve in the world to fund national development. After Arabian Civil War and subsequent rapid rise of oil prices, income skyrocketed, allowing a rapid rise in the standard of living for millions Kurds.
Zoroastrianism among Kurds re-appeared in late 1930s after lifting the oppressive religious policies of Ottomans. Kurdish branch of religion is more liberal, nationalist and proselytic than Persian one - a fact that gained them more followers. 25% of ethnic Kurds are Zoroastrians (11,250,000) - most of them or their ancestors were converted from Islam due to its cultural constrains and later unpopularity due to rise of militant Islamic terrorists who wanted to overthrow Kurdish secular government and were publicly associated with Muslims living there.
Scene from the "Path of Zoroaster"
Many Zoroastrian Kurds believe that biblical prophet Daniel was, in fact, Zoroaster while his teachings were translated from Old Persian to Jewish language and corrupted, giving rise to the Judaism and Christianity.
- Shahanshah of Xsassa
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