An Ezidi survivor has been freed after approximately 12 years in ISIS captivity, according to verified sources. Ezidi Times has decided not to publish photographs or footage of her in order to protect her identity, privacy and dignity.
The popularity of Far City [Uzak ลehir] has brought new tourism attention to Midyat. Beyond its stone mansions and filming locations, the district also carries a layered history shaped by different peoples, including Ezidis and their ancient religion, Sharfadin.
Noto Serif Yezidi is a digital font designed to support the Ezidi script, making it easier to use in websites, books, archives, educational material and cultural projects. Its availability through Google Fonts is an important step for preserving Ezidi heritage, strengthening digital visibility and supporting the Sharfadin faith and Ezidi identity in the modern world.
For many Ezidi girls in Armenia, education is still interrupted too early by early marriage and social pressure. The issue is not a requirement of Sharfadin, but a harmful social problem that limits girlsโ futures, weakens public participation and prevents many from completing school or reaching university.
Germany recognized the genocide against the Ezidi people in 2023, but many Ezidis from Iraq still face legal uncertainty and possible deportation. The growing gap between political recognition and real protection raises urgent questions about safety, dignity, family unity and Germanyโs responsibility toward genocide survivors.
Australia recognised the ISIS genocide against the Ezidi people. But recognition is not enough. ISIS crimes against Ezidis must not be reduced to simple terrorism cases. They must be investigated and prosecuted as genocide, crimes against humanity, slavery, sexual violence, and war crimes.
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.
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.
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 รarลema Serรช Salรช 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.
รarลema Sare Nรฎsanรช, 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 Saarbrรผcken. 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.ย
A new UK parliamentary report warns that Iraqโs 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 Iraqโs National University Debating Championship, highlighting the growing role of Ezidi students in higher education and academic debate.
Montenegroโs 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.
