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 kingdom got expanded all over north Africa and in other countries of southern Europe. Since then, the 12 th of January of each year is dedicated to commemorate a new era of change and power.