Ezidi Holidays

15.04.2026: Çarşema Sare Nîsanê: The Ezidi New Year and the Renewal of Life

Ezidi New Year to Be Celebrated in Tbilisi

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

The Holiday of Xidir Nebî and Xidir Êlyas

The Holiday of Xidir Êliyas and Xidir Nebî in Sharfadin

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 Sharfadin. Rooted in ancient Mesopotamian traditions and deeply tied to renewal, fertility and the sanctity of Nisan, the festival reflects the enduring spiritual heritage of the Ezidi people.

Jumana Omar

Young Ezidi Man Dies After Police Shooting in Germany

A 22-year-old Ezidi man, Rostem, died after German police opened fire on his vehicle during a late-night traffic incident in Saarbrücken. The case has raised serious questions about police violence, proportionality, and accountability, as prosecutors investigate the officers involved.

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President Rashid Calls for Protection of Ezidi Rights and Return of Displaced Families

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid has renewed calls to protect the rights of the Ezidi people, deliver justice for victims, and complete the return of displaced families, as Iraqi officials face continued pressure to address reconstruction and long-standing insecurity affecting Ezidis in Iraq. 

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UK parliamentary report warns Iraq’s minorities face deepening crisis

A new UK parliamentary report warns that Iraq’s religious minorities, including the Ezidi people and Christians, continue to face insecurity, displacement, and economic hardship despite the defeat of ISIS. The report calls for urgent action to protect minorities, support returns, and ensure accountability for genocide crimes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Fadya Bakr Qasim

Book Review

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom – Book Review

Fadya Bakr Qasim

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

Fadya Bakr Qasim

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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