The Kurdish National Council (KNC) has criticized the Syrian presidency's decision to ban Newroz celebrations, according to a statement posted on X by @vvanwilgenburg on October 7th, 2025. The KNC stated that "The Syrian presidency should reverse its decision" and that "Dectomers were unable to celebrate Newroz," emphasizing that "Isnewroz has a national and human value." Over the past hour, the KNC voiced strong opposition to Damascus's directive, which reportedly prioritizes Mother's Day on March 21st over the traditional Kurdish Newroz festival. The council's statement, translated from Kurdish, asserts that the Syrian presidency "will return to his decision," indicating a demand for the reversal of the ban. This criticism comes in the context of ongoing high-level talks in Damascus between the ANNES delegation, the Syrian transitional government, and US Special Envoy Tom Barrack. A comprehensive ceasefire in North and Northeast Syria was declared earlier today following meetings between the Syrian defense minister and SDF chief Mazloum Abdi. The KNC's stance adds a domestic cultural point of contention to the broader political discussions occurring in the capital.