Senior Iraqi parliamentary leaders marked the Ezidi New Year with official messages of congratulations, while also stressing justice for victims, the protection of Ezidi rights, support for return and reconstruction, and the importance of peaceful coexistence in Iraq.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated the Ezidi people of Armenia on the occasion of the Ezidi New Year, reaffirming support for the protection of Ezidi language, culture, and identity. He also attended the celebrations in Aknalich, where Ezidi and Armenian dance groups performed at the temple.
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 will share his joy about freedom in the Netherlands, while visitors can also meet him in connection with his book Between Bullets and Dreams.
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.
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, fertility, and remembrance, the festival reflects the deep spiritual connection between the earth, seasonal life, and the enduring faith of the Ezidi people.
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.
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.
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.
A limestone Ezidi tombstone from the Ottoman period is preserved at the Archaeology and Ethnography Museum in Van.
On 23 April 2026, the Sersal Project will be presented at the University of Pennsylvania in an event focused on digital preservation after the Ezidi genocide. By safeguarding family photographs, recovering historical images, and documenting contemporary Ezidi life, the project shows how preserving memory can become a powerful form of resistance against cultural erasure.
An Ezidi student from Sinjar, Haila Ziad Kamal, stood out at Iraq’s National University Debating Championship, highlighting the growing role of Ezidi students in higher education and academic debate.
Zerîfe Ûsê, a historic Ezidi resistance figure from Şengal, continues to inspire generations as a symbol of courage, identity, and the enduring strength of Ezidi women and Sharfadin.
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has halted the expulsion of an Ezidi asylum seeker, ruling that authorities failed to properly assess the risk of persecution and torture linked to his identity.
A proposal by an Ezidi lawmaker to strengthen minority representation in Iraq’s parliament has been blocked, limiting access to key committees that shape decisions affecting Ezidis.
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 book and a call for justice for the thousands of Ezidis still unaccounted for.
A newly built monument dome in Diyarbakır now allows Ezidis to carry out funeral ceremonies in accordance with their beliefs, marking an important step for dignity and religious freedom.
A political clash in Australia over ISIS-linked families highlights the tension between security concerns and humanitarian responsibility, shaped by the lasting impact of ISIS crimes against the Ezidi people.
An Ezidi voice from Lincoln reflects on past experience in Iraq, warning that removing regimes without long-term planning can lead to instability and renewed suffering for vulnerable groups.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad is set to release her new memoir, I Choose My Beginning, in fall 2026, focusing on rebuilding life after genocide and reclaiming her voice beyond past trauma.
The Türkiye–PKK peace process has brought a period of reduced violence to Sinjar, but the future of the Ezidi region remains uncertain as local armed groups refuse to disarm and key issues remain unresolved.
