05/14/2025

چیرۆکی کوردێکی باکوور

All my dreams were to someday complete my education, but this hope never became a reality. This is because my family’s livelihood depends on raising livestock and dairy products such as yogurt, milk, and cheese. From the very beginning, I’ve been brought to the shepherding profession on Mount Qarazdagh, and I continue with it to this day…

My name is Muhammad and I am 16 years old. To graze the flocks of sheep, I set out from early dawn and roam the entire mountain until late evening.

My radio is my favorite companion. Although it’s an old model, it still works well. In some places, the reception isn’t good, forcing me to go to higher ground for it to work properly. Sometimes I turn it off to preserve the battery. I mostly turn it on during music and song times… And that’s how I finish my day and return home near sunset.