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Ezidi families who left Mağara village in Turkey during the 1990s are beginning to return from Europe, reviving…
Ezidi survivor Fawzia Amin Sido testified at a UN Watch side event during the 62nd session of the…
The Ezidi Association of Kutafin Moscow State Law University became the first officially registered Ezidi student association in…
Ezidi students at Lomonosov Moscow State University have built an Ezidi association to unite students, promote cultural education,…
Culture & Sport
Sport, Arts & Culture
Ezidi Dance Ensemble Êzdîxan Awarded at International Festival in Kobuleti
The Ezidi dance ensemble [Êzdîxan]took part in the international “Orange Kobuleti” festival in Georgia and received an award for its participation.
Ezidi Heavyweight Temur Mamoyan Extends Undefeated Record with Knockout Victory
Ezidi heavyweight boxer Temur Mamoyan extended his unbeaten professional record to 12–0 after defeating Todorche Tsvetkov by knockout in Germany.
Ezidi Athlete from Shekhan Makes History in Iraqi Weightlifting Championship
Ezidi athlete Jilan Jaro from Shekhan has made history in Iraq after lifting 240 kg and winning first place in the 70 kg division at a…
Deniz Undav Becomes First Footballer of Ezidi Origin to Score at the World Cup
German striker Deniz Undav has become the first footballer of Ezidi origin to score at the FIFA World Cup, after scoring and providing two assists in…
Ezidi Striker Deniz Undav Extends Contract with VfB Stuttgart Until 2029
Ezidi football player Deniz Undav has signed a long-term contract extension with VfB Stuttgart, keeping him at the Bundesliga club until 2029 with an option for…
Conversations
Interview
Ezidi ISIS Survivor Sulaiman Zandinan Becomes Prominent Referee in Australia
Ezidi refugee Sulaiman Zandinan, who survived 19 months in ISIS captivity with his family, has rebuilt his life in Australia and become a rising football referee…
Ezidi Students at RANEPA Build Association to Preserve Culture and Identity
Ezidi students at RANEPA have established an association to unite youth, preserve cultural traditions and strengthen Ezidi identity within the university environment.
Ezidi Malik J. to speak at Liberation Lunch at Museum Nienoord
Museum Nienoord in Leek will host its first Liberation Lunch on May 5, featuring Ezidi refugee Malik Khero Jirdo as guest speaker. During the event, he…
“I wrote because I was scared, but also because I had hope” – A Survivors Testimony
Abducted as a child during the 2014 genocide, Amera has turned her captivity into testimony through letters written to her missing brother: today published as a…
Identity & Heritage
Ezidi Identity
Ezidi Waterfall in Van Preserves the Memory of Ezidis on Their Ancestral Lands
Ezidi Waterfall in Van’s Muradiye district preserves the memory of the historical Ezidi presence in eastern Turkey and stands as a visible reminder of Ezidi ancestral…
International Archive Project Expands Work to Preserve Ezidi Cultural Heritage
Nathaniel Brunt, a University of Victoria postdoctoral fellow and documentary photographer, is expanding the SERSAL Project through a Hannah Arendt Fellowship in Germany. The project focuses…
The Ezidis: History, Religion, Language, and Identity of an Ancient Middle Eastern People
Discover the history, religion, language, and identity of the Ezidis, one of the ancient ethnic peoples of the Middle East. Learn about Sharfadin, Ezdiki, the historical…
The Ezidi New Year: A Sacred Celebration of Life, Renewal and Blessing
Ezidi New Year, known as Çarşema Serê Salê or Eida Tawis Melek, is one of the oldest and most sacred feasts in the Ezidi faith of…
15.04.2026: Çarşema Sare Nîsanê: The Ezidi New Year and the Renewal of Life
Çarşema Sare Nîsanê, also known as Aida Sarsale, is one of the most sacred feasts in the Ezidi tradition of Sharfadin. Closely tied to spring, renewal,…
Legal
Petition Calls for Official Recognition of Ezidis as an Independent People in Germany and Europe
A new petition launched by Layal Duran calls on German and European political decision-makers to officially recognize Ezidis as an independent people with their own religious,…
Ezidi Survivors to Launch Truth Commission at German Bundestag Over ISIS Genocide
Ezidi survivors and international legal experts are preparing to launch a truth commission at Germany’s Bundestag in November 2026, aiming to document survivor testimony and push…
Courts in Australia and the Netherlands Advance Cases Against ISIS-Linked Women
Courts in Australia and the Netherlands are handling separate cases involving women linked to ISIS. In Melbourne, Zeinab Ahmad is seeking bail while facing slavery-related charges…
Petition in Bremen Seeks Monument for Victims of the 2014 Ezidi Genocide
A public petition before the Bremen state parliament, submitted by Ezidi genocide survivor Sidan Khudeda, calls for a memorial to the genocide committed against the Ezidi…
Australian Prosecutors Oppose Bail for ISIS-Linked Woman Accused in Ezidi Enslavement Case
A Melbourne court has heard new allegations against Zeinab Ahmad, an ISIS-linked Australian woman charged with crimes against humanity over the alleged enslavement of an Ezidi…
Events
Ezidi Voices in Oldenburg Highlight Memory, Visibility and Belonging
Ezidis in Germany, Oldenburg, Ezidi Forum Oldenburg, Ezidi voices, remembrance culture, migration, identity, Sharfadin, Ezidi youth, cultural participation, Stadtmuseum Oldenburg.
Webinar to Explore Education, Healing and Recovery After the 2014 Ezidi Genocide
An upcoming webinar will bring together Ezidi survivors, educators, and civil society leaders to discuss education, healing, resilience, and recovery after the 2014 Ezidi Genocide.
Ezidi Parliamentary Delegation Meets Chaldean Patriarch in Baghdad
An Ezidi parliamentary delegation met with Chaldean Patriarch Mar Paulos III Nona in Baghdad to discuss cooperation, coexistence and the shared challenges faced by Ezidis and…
Spiritual Council of Ezidis of Georgia Invites Ezidis to Annual Celebration in Honour of Quba Siltan Ézid
The Spiritual Council of Ezidis of Georgia invites Ezidis to join the annual celebration in honour of Quba Siltan Ézid on 14 June 2026.
Ezidi Culture From Lalish to the World Highlighted at London Symposium
A symposium at the Iraqi Cultural Center in London highlighted Ezidi culture, collective memory, genocide literature and the need for academic and institutional protection of Ezidi…
Opinion
President Amedi’s Words on the Ezidi Genocide Are Not Enough
President Nizar Amedi’s statement remembering the Ezidi genocide is not enough. Ezidis need reconstruction, safe return from IDP camps, security guarantees and trials for the perpetrators…
Why Return to Shingal Remains Impossible for Many Ezidis Twelve Years After the Genocide
The return remains impossible for many Ezidis despite signs of reconstruction, as insecurity, destroyed homes, political uncertainty and lack of rights continue to shape life after…
Australia’s Return of ISIS-Associated Women Reopens Wounds for Ezidi Survivors
The return of ISIS-associated individuals to Australia has renewed difficult questions about justice, accountability, and survivor recognition. From an Ezidi perspective, the issue is not only…
International Children’s Day
On International Children’s Day, Ezidi Times extends its thoughts to all children affected by war, displacement, and hardship, with special attention to Ezidi children still living…
Lalish Is Not “a Spring That Flows Into the Stream of ‘Kurdish’ Culture”
A response Sheikh Zeido Baadri’s article on the Lalish Cultural and Social Center, questioning the repeated framing of Lalish, Sharfadin, and Ezidi identity through Kurdish nationalist…
Books & Reviews
Book Review
Book Review: The Kite Runner — A Story That Stays With You
A moving review of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, exploring friendship, betrayal, guilt, loyalty, and the possibility of becoming a better person after painful mistakes.
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom – Book Review
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom is a heartfelt exploration of life, love, and death, based on the author’s real relationship with his college professor, Morrie…
The Midnight Library
In the Midnight Library, Nora Seed explores the lives she might have lived, only to discover that happiness isn’t found in perfection—it’s found in the choices…
Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale
In The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood imagines a society where women are stripped of rights and autonomy—a fiction that echoes the real suffering of many Ezidi…
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