Klocha Sare Sale: The Ezidi Cake Tradition “Kloch” 🥮

Klocha Sare Sale is a traditional Ezidi New Year cake celebrated mainly among Ezidis from the former Soviet Union. Marking renewal and the arrival of spring, the ritual involves baking a special cake with a hidden bead or coin. During a family gathering, the cake is cut with a symbolic “plough” line and divided—first as offerings to holy beings, then among family members. The person who receives the hidden piece is believed to be blessed for the coming year. Rooted in Sharfadin, the tradition reflects both spiritual meaning and the natural cycle of rebirth.

Lincoln Declares April as Ezidi Recognition Month

The Mayor of Lincoln Nebraska, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, has signed a proclamation declaring April as Ezidi Recognition Month, acknowledging the presence of Ezidis in the city.

Germany Provided Over €53 Million to Iraq in Development Funding in 2025

Germany has provided more than €53 million in development funding to Iraq in 2025, including support for projects in Şengal. The funding covers areas such as psychosocial care, housing, infrastructure, and livelihoods, as Berlin continues to back recovery efforts in areas devastated by ISIS.

⚠️ Public Alert: Be Aware of Scammers Ezidi Times warns Ezidis not to pay money for “guaranteed” travel or migration promises

Ezidi Times is issuing this public alert following several worrying incidents that have recently been reported to us. After the 2014 genocide, many Ezidi families were forced to leave their ancestral lands. Large numbers of people continue to live in extremely difficult conditions, and many families remain separated. As a result, many are trying to […]

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My Mother Tongue Is Ezdiki

Historical sources show that Ezidis have long referred to their language as Ezdiki, meaning “the language of the Ezidis.” Kurdish is a new term and is the result of political influence and aspirations of creating a “kurdish” nationalistic identity.

Why Don’t You List Ezdiki on Your Profile?

Many Ezidis choose to list their language as Kurdish or Kurmanji because it seems easier when dealing with institutions or people unfamiliar with Ezidis. But doing so risks slowly eroding a history and identity that stretches back thousands of years. One LinkedIn user chose a different path; proudly listing Ezdiki.

The Importance of Women in Society

Women are the quiet strength of every society. Even in the face of violence, displacement, and loss, they continue to protect their families, educate their children, and preserve culture. Among the Ezidis, women have shown that survival alone is not enough; they transform suffering into resilience and silence into voice. Their actions prove that the true power of a society is revealed not in how it dominates, but in how it values and listens to its women.

Kurds Returning to Armenia: A Grave Security Risk

In the late 1980s, during the Armenia–Azerbaijan war, many Kurds left Armenia, openly stating they would not fight against their Muslim brothers. They relocated to Kazakhstan and remained there for decades, removed from the political and military realities Armenia faced. This development raises legitimate security concerns. Individuals who once refused to defend the state on religious grounds demonstrated that their loyalty was conditional. If loyalty is defined by religion rather than citizenship, the implications are serious. In any future conflict involving a Muslim-majority country, where would such actors stand? Armenia cannot ignore this question.

Book Review

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 Schwartz. Through weekly Tuesday meetings, Morrie shares lessons on what truly matters—love, human connection, and caring for others—reminding readers that life’s meaning comes not from success or possessions, but from giving and receiving love, facing mortality honestly, and living without regret.

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 women. Forced to lose their identities, endure sexual violence, and bear children under coercion, Ezidi women continue to survive, resist, and reclaim their voices. Atwood’s story reminds readers that literature can reflect reality, urging reflection, empathy, and action for those whose voices have been silenced.

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