YENNAYER 2973
- TARVA3T N TAKUCT - Celebrated in January 12 (equivalent to the 1st of yennayer in Amazigh calendar), Yennayer is one of the most famous non-religious traditions in north Africa. It stands for hope, rejuvenation, power, joy and sympathy. What does “yennayer” mean? It is composed of two words: “yan”: which means the beginning, and “ayuur” which means a month. When combined together, yennayer mean the first month, or the beginning of the year. The story behind this celebration was when a great Amazigh king named “Chachnaq” won a war over Egyptian emperor in 950 BC who was considered, at that time one of the most powerful, yet unbeatable emperors of Egypt. The victory marked a beginning of a new era where the Amazigh ki...