Restoration work has begun at the Şeyh Evinda shrine and visitation site, located near the Garzan Stream in Batman province, Turkey.
The site is considered one of the sacred places of the Ezidi people and has long been connected to religious visits, seasonal gatherings, and cultural events. After years of waiting, the area has now been handed over to a contractor company, and restoration work is expected to move forward in the coming days.
The restoration project was prepared through the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, with funding allocated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The shrine and visitation site are described as having a history of more than a thousand years, making the restoration an important step in preserving Ezidi sacred heritage.
The renewed attention to Şeyh Evinda follows a recent gathering held there after many years, bringing together Ezidis and visitors from Batman, Siirt, Şırnak, and surrounding areas.
Cemil Ekinci, an Ezidi figure living in Germany, was among those involved in reviving public attention around the site. The restoration is seen as an important development for Ezidis who wish to preserve sacred places connected to their history, memory, and religious life.
