Zara: The Ungrateful Child of Ezdixan
Zara’s recent actions expose not just a troubling detachment from her Ezidi heritage, but a blatant disregard for the dignity and struggle of the people to whom she owes her very identity.…
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Kitêbxane: A Mirror Reflecting Ezidi History and Culture
Preserving Our Roots: The Vital Work of Mecrûm Sûlêymanov and Kitêbxane Ezidi Times warmly recommends the YouTube channel Kitêbxane to all readers who want to deepen their knowledge of Ezidi traditions, history, and identity.…
Stop Redefining Us: Ezidi Identity Is Rooted in History, Not in Political Convenience
It is bizarre, uneducated, and a sign of very low IQ if people think they can decide the ethnic identity of a group based on political bias. An Ezidi is identified through…
Happy Ezidi New Year – 6775
Today is the Ezidi New Year 6775 — a celebration of life, tradition, and the enduring strength of our people. From Lalish to Shingal and to every corner of the world, Ezidis…
Ezdiki Script Available in Unicode
The Unicode Consortium has made significant progress in digital representation by including the Ezdiki script (Ezidi language) in its Unicode Standard. This ensures that the unique characters and symbols of the Ezdiki…
Ezidis Fight for Land in Turkey as Court Rulings Go Unenforced
Ezidis who fled Turkey’s Batman province in the 1990s due to conflict are facing new obstacles as they attempt to reclaim their ancestral land. Despite court rulings in their favor, their property…
Turkish Officials in Viranşehir Join Ezidis for Celebration of Ezidi Holiday
On December 20, 2024, the district of Viranşehir in Şanlıurfa witnessed a special celebration in honor of the Ezidi Feast (Ida/Eida Ezdit), one of the most significant religious holidays for the Ezidi…
The Unbreakable Spirit of a True Artist
In 2007, Hales fled to Germany with her mother and sister—a country she eventually came to not only appreciate but, one might say, love, for both its freedoms and its values. As…