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Why are Ezidis still introduced through the false label of “devil worship”? Why are they wrongly presented as…
An Ezidi survivor of ISIS captivity is among those shaping a new UN-backed charter aimed at securing justice,…
A French court has officially recognised the genocide against the Ezidi people for the first time, sentencing a…
The Mayor of Lincoln Nebraska, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, has signed a proclamation declaring April as Ezidi Recognition…
Culture & Sport
Sport, Arts & Culture
Zerîfe Ûsê: The Ezidi Woman Who Led Resistance and Became a Lasting Symbol
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…
Nadia Murad Announces New Memoir Focused on Moving Forward
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…
“Resheba: The Dark Wind” and the portrayal of the Ezidi people
A quiet but powerful film, Resheba: The Dark Wind presents the lived reality of Ezidi families after the ISIS attacks, focusing on trauma, resilience, and the…
David Mgoyan: The Young Ezidi Fighter Chasing the UFC
David Mgoyan is one of the most promising young Ezidi names in MMA today. At just 21 years old, he has already fought on Dana White’s…
Film “Mediha” highlights courage and justice on International Women’s Day
On March 8, the film Mediha was shown again in connection with International Women’s Day, bringing renewed attention to the story of a young Ezidi survivor…
Conversations
Interview
“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…
Exclusive Interview with SELODEUXSEPT
Ezidi Times is happy to start 2026 with an exclusive interview with the Ezidi artist SELODEUXSEPT.We would like to begin by congratulating SELODEUXSEPT on surpassing 200,000…
Assyrian Football Player Dyana Dawood: Breaking Barriers for Minorities in Iraq
Assyrian football player Dyana Dawood is breaking barriers for minorities in Iraq. From Mosul to the national team, her journey inspires young athletes to embrace their…
Diana Kalashova’s New Release “SISTER” — A Tribute to Family, Friendship, and her Ezidi Roots
In her newest release SISTER, Ezidi singer Diana Kalashova joins voices with her younger sister Sofia in a heartfelt tribute to sisterhood, love, and family. Written…
Identity & Heritage
Ezidi Identity
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,…
Ezidi Tombstone from the Ottoman Period in Van Museum
A limestone Ezidi tombstone from the Ottoman period is preserved at the Archaeology and Ethnography Museum in Van.
What Is the Grîvan That Ezidis Wear?
The Grivan (Girîvan) is a key part of the white religious garment worn by Ezidis, known as the Kiras. It refers to the neckline of the…
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,…
Penn Archive Project Returns Historic Ezidi Images to the Ezidi People
Historic photographs of Ezidi life from the Penn Museum archives are being returned to the Ezidi people through a project focused on memory, heritage, and cultural…
Legal
Montenegro Court Blocks Expulsion of Ezidi Asylum Seeker
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…
Death Sentence Issued for ISIS Member Over Crimes Against Ezidis
An Iraqi court has sentenced an ISIS member to death for crimes committed during the 2014 genocide in Şengal, including the killing of Ezidi men and…
Five Years After Iraq’s Survivors Law, Many Ezidi Survivors Still Wait for Justice
Five years after Iraq adopted the Survivors Law recognizing the Isis genocide against the Ezidi people, organizations say the legislation remains a significant step but is…
The Hasna A. Appeal and Crimes Against the Ezidi People
The appeal case of Hasna A. has become a critical test of whether European courts are prepared to fully acknowledge and prosecute crimes committed under ISIS…
ISIS Woman on Appeal Trial in the Netherlands
The Hasna A. case returns to court in the Netherlands after the defendant appealed the first verdict.From 9–12 February 2026, judges at the Schiphol Judicial Complex…
Events
Ezidi New Year to Be Celebrated in Tbilisi
A festive religious service will be held at the Ezidi temple in Tbilisi to mark Çarşema Sere Nisane, welcoming the year 6776 according to the Sharfadin…
UK Urged to Prosecute ISIS Crimes Against Ezidis
A meeting in the UK Parliament has renewed pressure on authorities to prosecute ISIS members for crimes against Ezidis, highlighting a significant gap in accountability despite…
Students gather in Yerevan to promote gender equality and leadership
A gender equality event in Yerevan highlighted the role of young leaders and included recognition of an Ezidi woman, underlining the importance of minority representation.
Ezidi representatives hold high-level meetings in Ankara
Ezidi representatives met with Turkey’s president and foreign minister in Ankara, raising key issues of security, religious rights, and the situation in Sinjar.
Ezidi Girl Receives Citizen of the Year 2026
An Ezidi girl has been recognised at the Coffs Harbour Australian Citizen of the Year Awards 2026. Mayada Oso, who arrived in Australia in 2018 after…
Opinion
One Ezidi perspective on regime change and its consequences
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…
Uncertain future for Sinjar amid Türkiye–PKK peace process
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…
Warnings Grow in Şengal as Ezidis Say They Will Not Face Another 2014
Fears are rising again in Şengal as Ezidis warn that the conditions that led to the 2014 genocide must never be allowed to return. Survivors, residents,…
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…
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…
Books & Reviews
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…
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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