A Moscow round table on cooperation with the People’s Republic of China also included discussion of people’s diplomacy, cultural relations and the ancient history and self-determination struggle of the Ezidi people.
Discover the history, religion, language, and identity of the Ezidis, one of the ancient ethnic peoples of the Middle East. Learn about Sharfadin, Ezdiki, the historical homeland of Ezidis, and the origins of Ezidi populations across Iraq, Syria, the Caucasus, and Europe.
A published interview about Hawar, Our Banished Children describes Ezidis as “a minority within a minority,” reducing an ancient ethno-religious people to a subgroup of another identity. This wording is not harmless. It erases Ezidi identity, insults peoples who actually live as minorities, and distorts the very genocide the film claims to address.
Shaheen Khalaf, the Ezidi journalist from Iraq who gave his life while trying to save a Muslim child from ISIS sniper fire. His sacrifice remains one of the strongest symbols of Ezidi humanity after the genocide.
Australia’s first reported crimes-against-humanity charges linked to ISIS slavery should not be reduced to a debate about “ISIS brides.” At the centre of the case is an Ezidi woman who was allegedly bought, held, and enslaved — and whose pursuit of justice must not be overshadowed by sympathy for the accused.
Residents of the Ezidi village of Bacînê in Midyat have rejected the approval of a solar power plant planned on ancestral pastureland, warning that the project threatens their return, livelihoods, graves, and cultural memory after decades of forced displacement.
After criticism and allegations that Murad Ismael was aligning with Kurdish political actors, the [Yazidi Cause Alliance] has issued a forceful statement rejecting any KDP return to Sinjar. The Alliance says restoring the pre-2014 order would threaten Ezidi security, dignity, and the memory of the genocide victims.
An exhibition dedicated to Ezidi heroes of the Great Patriotic War opened at the Yaroslavl History Museum on 7 May. The exhibition presents photographs and stories of Ezidi Red Army soldiers who fought in major battles during the Second World War.
Ahead of Armenia’s June elections, Armenian politician Gagik Tsarukyan visited Khnaberd, Rya Taza and Aragats, including Ezidi villages. Ezidi voters should view last-minute political visits with caution.
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.
Five-time European Champion Malkhas Amoyan says he feels the support of the Ezidi and Armenian people every second. In an interview with Iravunk.com, the Ezidi wrestler spoke about faith, pressure, illness before the championship and the strength behind his latest gold medal.
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.
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 girls’ 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 Germany’s responsibility toward genocide survivors.
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.
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.
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Bern extended its congratulations to Ezidis in Switzerland on the occasion of the Ezidi New Year, wishing them health, happiness, peace, stability, and prosperity.
Ezidi New Year, known as Çarşema Serê Salê 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.
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, fertility, and remembrance, the festival reflects the deep spiritual connection between the earth, seasonal life, and the enduring faith of the Ezidi people.
