Duhok Liberation Day is observed in Iraqi Kurdistan every March 13 to commemorate the events of the 1991 uprisings against Saddam Hussein's regime, which led to the establishment of the Kurdish Autonomous Republic. The day marks the capture of Duhok by Kurdish rebels on March 13, 1991, following a series of organized uprisings that began on March 5 in Rania and included significant victories in Sulaymaniyah. Although the rebels lost control of Duhok shortly after, they later launched a counteroffensive to regain it, contributing to the eventual establishment of an autonomous region for the Kurdish population. Alongside Duhok Liberation Day, other commemorative observances include the 1991 Rebellion Anniversary on March 5 and Sulaymaniyah Liberation Day on March 7. These events highlight the struggle for Kurdish independence and the historical significance of the uprisings in shaping the region's political landscape.