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 calendar.
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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 the abduction of Ezidi women.
“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 struggle to rebuild life.
Stop Using “Devil” Myths About Ezidis
Why are Ezidis still introduced through the false label of “devil worship”? Why are they wrongly presented as part of a Kurdish identity, despite a long history that shows otherwise? And why…
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 progress in other European countries.
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 garment and reflects the connection between…
Ezidi survivor among voices shaping global charter on torture victims’ rights
An Ezidi survivor of ISIS captivity is among those shaping a new UN-backed charter aimed at securing justice, recognition, and long-term support for victims of torture worldwide.
France recognises genocide against Ezidis in historic ruling
A French court has officially recognised the genocide against the Ezidi people for the first time, sentencing a French jihadist to life imprisonment. The historic ruling is grounded in survivor testimonies that…
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…
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.
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 restoration. The initiative brings together archival…
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,…
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 Contender Series, earned an important win…
⚠️ 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.…
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.
Investigation Launched Against Journalist Reporting Tree Cutting in Ezidi Village
Authorities in Turkey have opened an investigation into journalist Zeynep Durgut after she reported allegations that trees were cut on land belonging to residents of the Ezidi village of Kiwex. The report,…
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, and advocates say the people of…
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.
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 and the wider struggle for justice…
Since When Did an Ezidi Religious Holiday Become a “Kurdish Tradition”?
Ezidi Times criticizes Kurdish media outlet Kurdistan24 for referring to Ezidis as “Yazidi Kurds” in its coverage of the Khidr Elias holiday. The article argues that such language spreads misinformation, erases the…