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Ezidis Are Not a “Minority Within a Minority”

Ezidi Times

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.…

A New Digital Tool for Preserving Ezdiki Scripture

Ezidi Times

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…

What Is the Grîvan That Ezidis Wear?

Ezidi Times

The Grivan (Girîvan) is a key part of the white religious garment worn by Ezidis, known as the Kiras. It refers to the neckline of the garment and reflects the connection between…

My Mother Tongue Is Ezdiki

Ezidi Times

Historical sources show that Ezidis have long referred to their language as Ezdiki, meaning “the language of the Ezidis.” Kurdish is a new term and is the result of political influence and…

Why Don’t You List Ezdiki on Your Profile?

Ezidi Times

Many Ezidis choose to list their language as Kurdish or Kurmanji because it seems easier when dealing with institutions or people unfamiliar with Ezidis. But doing so risks slowly eroding a history…

Exposing the Kurdish Lies About “Ezidi Support”

Ezidi Times

Rudaw claims that Ezidis are “Kurds,” repeating the long-standing attempt by Neçirvan Barzani and the KRG to co-opt our identity. Ezidis are our own people, followers of Sharfadin, with our own history,…

Exklusives Interview mit SELODEUXSEPT

Ezidi Times

Ezidi Times startet 2026 mit einem exklusiven Interview mit SELODEUXSEPT! Der junge Ezidi-Rapper spricht über die Entstehung seines Hits „Je m’appelle Ezidi“, seine Motivation, die Jugend zu inspirieren, und seine Pläne für…

Duhok FC Removes Ezidi Symbol Under Pressure From Islamists

Ezidi Times

Duhok FC removed the sacred Ezidi sun symbol from their new shirt under pressure from Islamist voices. Eleven years after the 2014 genocide, hatred and cultural erasure persist, and the Ezidi identity…