A French heritage report commissioned by President Emmanuel Macron has mentioned Ezidis among endangered peoples whose cultural heritage should be included in wider protection efforts in the Middle East.
Ezidi Waterfall in Van’s Muradiye district preserves the memory of the historical Ezidi presence in eastern Turkey and stands as a visible reminder of Ezidi ancestral roots in the region.
The Spiritual Council of Ezidis of Georgia invites Ezidis to join the annual celebration in honour of Quba Siltan Ézid on 14 June 2026.
Nathaniel Brunt, a University of Victoria postdoctoral fellow and documentary photographer, is expanding the SERSAL Project through a Hannah Arendt Fellowship in Germany. The project focuses on digitally preserving the photographic and cultural heritage of Ezidis after genocide.
The popularity of Far City [Uzak Şehir] 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.
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 cake with a hidden bead or coin. During a family gathering, the cake is cut with a symbolic “plough” line and divided—first as offerings to holy beings, then among family members. The person who receives the hidden piece is believed to be blessed for the coming year. Rooted in Sharfadin, the tradition reflects both spiritual meaning and the natural cycle of rebirth.
Mağara (Ezidi) Village, once abandoned during decades of violence, is reopening to tourists. The village offers a rare insight into the Ezidis, followers of Sharfadin, and their centuries-old traditions—finally shedding light on a history often misunderstood.
Salman Ibrahim joins Ezidi Times to report from Shingal, sharing the experiences and resilience of Ezidis after the devastation.
