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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…