Ezidi Association in Yaroslavl Region to Mark 30th Anniversary with Formal Concert
A formal concert will be held in Yaroslavl on 15 May 2026 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Ezidi Association of the Yaroslavl Region.
Nadia Murad receives Legion of Honour from French President Emmanuel Macron
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Ezidi human rights activist Nadia Murad has received Franceโs Legion of Honour from President Emmanuel Macron, dedicating the recognition to survivors and to women and girls who continue to speak out.
Round Table in Leningrad Region Highlights Ezidi New Year and Ancient Traditions
A cultural round table in the Leningrad Region marked the Ezidi New Year, Charasham Sare Sale, highlighting the ancient traditions, Sharfadin faith and cultural heritage of the Ezidi people. The event offered guests an opportunity to learn about renewal, creation and the continued preservation of Ezidi identity.
Prime Minister Pashinyan marks Ezidi New Year with message of support for Ezidis in Armenia
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.
Ezidi Malik J. to speak at Liberation Lunch at Museum Nienoord
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.
Digital Preservation as Resistance: The Sersal Project and the Reconstruction of Ezidi Memory
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.
Ezidi New Year to Be Celebrated in Tbilisi
A festive religious service will be held at the Ezidi temple in Tbilisi to mark รarลema Sere Nisane, welcoming the year 6776 according to the Sharfadin calendar.
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.
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.
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 Turkeyโs president and foreign minister in Ankara, raising key issues of security, religious rights, and the situation in Sinjar.
Film โMedihaโ highlights courage and justice on International Womenโs Day
On March 8, the film Mediha was shown again in connection with International Womenโs Day, bringing renewed attention to the story of a young Ezidi survivor and the wider struggle for justice and human rights.
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 surviving the Ezidi genocide, received the Young Citizen of the Year award for her achievements in education and her work supporting students. Her journey from captivity to leadership and service reflects the resilience of Ezidis and their continued strength after genocide.
Ezdiki Included in Armeniaโs 2025 Voluntary Teacher Certification Schedule
Ezdiki will once again be part of Armeniaโs 2025 voluntary teacher certification exams. Scheduled for November 15, this inclusion reflects ongoing efforts to preserve the Ezidi language and ensure its presence in the countryโs educational system.
US Ambassador Celebrates Ezidi New Year 6775 in Armenia
On April 16th, 2025, the Ezidi people celebrated the arrival of the Ezidi New Year, marking the year 6775 according to the ancient Ezidi calendar. The celebration, known as Charshama Sare Salรช, Charshama Sare Niane or just as Sarsalโthe New Yearโwas held at Quba Mรชrรช Dรฎwanรช in Aknalich, Armenia, the largest Ezidi temple in the world.
Exhibition in Turin Highlights Ezidi Sacred Spaces and Resilience
Event Details
โข Location: Palazzo San Daniele, Polo del โ900, Piazzetta Antonicelli, Turin
โข Dates: March 1โ22, 2025
Hertfordshire District to Host Ceremony on Holocaust Day
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council in Hertfordshire, England, will host its annual Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27, 2025. This yearโs event, while honoring the victims of the Holocaust, will also pay tribute to those affected by more recent genocides, including the 2014 Ezidi genocide.