Ethnic Kurdish people celebrated the annual Nowruz holiday in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday. /VCG Photo

The Nowruz holiday marks the beginning of spring and the arrival of the New Year. /VCG Photo

People lighted a fire and danced over it – they believe that it helps them get rid of the bad luck and welcome a good future. /VCG Photo

They danced and jumped over the flame in their traditional clothes. /VCG Photo

For Kurdish in Istanbul, the Nowruz has long been one of their major annual events. /VCG Photo