Erbil Governor Receives Makers of Azadi Doner Kebab, Recognized as Largest Doner Kebab in Guinness World Records

On Monday, June 15, 2026, Omed Khoshnaw, Governor of Erbil, received the team of creators and managers behind this national achievement, celebrating "Azadi Doner Kebab's" entry into the Guinness World Records as the largest doner kebab.
 

In a meeting, the Governor of Erbil congratulated the Azadi Doner Kebab team, stating that this success is a clear representation of the capabilities of Erbil's youth and their expertise in art, innovation, and achieving world records. They also emphasized that Azadi Doner Kebab's entry into the Guinness Book is a source of pride for Erbil and the Kurdistan Region, and can serve as an important incentive to support artistic and cultural projects.

For their part, the Azadi Doner Kebab team stated that this success is the result of the cooperation, hard work, and perseverance of Azadi Doner Kebab members. They also reiterated that entering the Guinness Book is an honor for all the people of Kurdistan, and the city of Erbil in particular.