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Alikelle, Çaldıran, Turkey The cultural and religious heritage of the Ezidi people in eastern Turkey is facing quiet erasure. In the...

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This footage from the Shekhubekir (Şêxûbekir) temple in Rya Teze, Armenia, captures the cleric (#shex_usev_adani) explaining the meaning behind the temple’s symbols and architecture.He closes by lighting a fitil: a traditional offering within Sharfadin, dedicated here to peace in the world.⸻🇷🇺
Это видео из храма Шехубекир (Şêxûbekir) в Рья Тезе, Армения, показывает, как клирик (#Шех_Усев_Адани) объясняет значение символов и архитектурных элементов храма.В конце он зажигает фитиль — традиционное подношение в Шарфадине, посвящённое здесь миру во всём мире.⸻🇮🇶
تُظهِر هذه اللقطات من معبد شيخوبيكير (Şêxûbekir) في ريا تَزِه، أرمينيا، رجل الدين (#شيخ_أوسيف_عداني) وهو يشرح معنى الرموز والعناصر المعمارية في المعبد.وفي الختام يشعل الفِتيل — وهو تقدمة تقليدية في ديانة شرفادين، مكرَّسة هنا من أجل السلام في العالم.⸻Dieses Filmmaterial aus dem Shekhubekir-Tempel (Şêxûbekir) in Rya Teze, Armenien, zeigt den Geistlichen (#Shex_Usev_Adani), wie er die Bedeutung der Symbole und architektonischen Elemente des Tempels erklärt.Zum Abschluss entzündet er einen Fitil – eine traditionelle Opfergabe innerhalb des Sharfadin, die hier dem Frieden in der Welt gewidmet ist.#ryateze #armenia #shexubakir #temple #ezidi #êzîdî #ezidixan #êzidi_news #eziditimes #yeziditimes #yezidi #yazidi #yezidis #ezdixan__official🔴🌞⚪️ #ezdiki #zmaneezdiki♥️ #sinjar #shingal #lalish #qubashexubakir #jesidinnen #jeziden #jesiden #езиды☀️ #езди #езиды⚪☀️🔴

This footage from the Shekhubekir (Şêxûbekir) temple in Rya Teze, Armenia, captures the cleric (#shex_usev_adani) explaining the meaning behind the temple’s symbols and architecture.He closes by lighting a fitil: a traditional offering within Sharfadin, dedicated here to peace in the world.⸻🇷🇺
Это видео из храма Шехубекир (Şêxûbekir) в Рья Тезе, Армения, показывает, как клирик (#Шех_Усев_Адани) объясняет значение символов и архитектурных элементов храма.В конце он зажигает фитиль — традиционное подношение в Шарфадине, посвящённое здесь миру во всём мире.⸻🇮🇶
تُظهِر هذه اللقطات من معبد شيخوبيكير (Şêxûbekir) في ريا تَزِه، أرمينيا، رجل الدين (#شيخ_أوسيف_عداني) وهو يشرح معنى الرموز والعناصر المعمارية في المعبد.وفي الختام يشعل الفِتيل — وهو تقدمة تقليدية في ديانة شرفادين، مكرَّسة هنا من أجل السلام في العالم.⸻Dieses Filmmaterial aus dem Shekhubekir-Tempel (Şêxûbekir) in Rya Teze, Armenien, zeigt den Geistlichen (#Shex_Usev_Adani), wie er die Bedeutung der Symbole und architektonischen Elemente des Tempels erklärt.Zum Abschluss entzündet er einen Fitil – eine traditionelle Opfergabe innerhalb des Sharfadin, die hier dem Frieden in der Welt gewidmet ist.#ryateze #armenia #shexubakir #temple #ezidi #êzîdî #ezidixan #êzidi_news #eziditimes #yeziditimes #yezidi #yazidi #yezidis #ezdixan__official🔴🌞⚪️ #ezdiki #zmaneezdiki♥️ #sinjar #shingal #lalish #qubashexubakir #jesidinnen #jeziden #jesiden #езиды☀️ #езди #езиды⚪☀️🔴

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Diana Kalashova & Sofia Kalashova - Sister (Lyrics Video in Ezdiki)

Ezidi Wrestler Malkhas Amoyan Triumphs at 2025 European Wrestling Championships | 4x European ChampionMalkhas Amoyan, the renowned Ezidi Greco-Roman wrestler representing Armenia 🇦🇲, made history once again at the 2025 European Wrestling Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia! With a dominant performance in the 77 kg weight category, Amoyan secured his fourth consecutive European title, defeating world-class opponents and earning the Best Moment of the Tournament by fan vote. 🏆🔥🦁 Known as the “Ezidi Lion”, Amoyan proudly dedicated his victory to the Ezidi and Armenian peoples, saying:
“I’m happy that I was able to bring joy to the Armenian and Ezidi peoples with my victory.”His full journey through the tournament:
✅ Round of 16: vs. Mateusz Bernatek (Poland) — 9:0
✅ Quarterfinal: vs. Alexandru Solovei (Moldova) — 7:2
✅ Semifinal: vs. Hayk Mnatsakanyan (Bulgaria) — 5:1
✅ Final: vs. Ramaz Zoidze (Georgia) — 3:1🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories of Ezidi news, sports and culture.#MalkhasAmoyan #Ezidi #GrecoRoman #EuropeanChampionships #Wrestling2025 #LalishTV #EzidiPride #Armenia #Victory #Sport #Heritage #Sharfadin #EzidiTimes

Ezidi Champion Malkhas Amoyan | Full 2025 European Greco-Roman Wrestling Final (77kg)

Je M'appelle Ezidi by SELODEUXSEPT - Lyrics VideoOriginal video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6OXPfIMYxY

Je M'appelle Ezidi by SELODEUXSEPT - Lyrics Video

This is an episode from a program on the Armenian First Channel in which they explore different ethnic groups in Armenia. In this particular episode, they visit the Ezidi temple (Temple of Shex u bekir) located in Rya Teze, Armenia.Video belongs to the Armenian First Channel. No copyright infringement intended, all rights reserved to the Armenian First Channel. www.1tv.am/en/

Ezidi temple in Rya Teze, Armenia - Shex u bekir Temple

This is an episode from a program on the Armenian First Channel in which they explore different ethnic groups in Armenia. In this particular episode, they visit Ezidis and discuss different Ezidi traditions. They also show how the Ezidi youth has managed to become well incorporated in the Armenian society; excelling in various fileds such as Sports, Medicin and Politics.They also discuss the historic ties between the Armenians and Ezidis who have shared the same fate in the hands of the Ottoman Empire. Most notably, the Ezidi war general Jangir Agha is mentioned for his heroism and strategic military tactics and advances. Thanks to Jangir Agha, Bash Abaran remained under the control of the Armenians and is today part of the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia.The program features among others Malkhas Amoyan and Rustam Bakoyan.Video belongs to the Armenian First Channel. No copyright infringement intended, all rights reserved to the Armenian First Channel. www.1tv.am/en/

Ezidis in Armenia

Singer: Michelle Mstoyan
Song Name: Negirî
Composer: Ezidi FolksongMichelle Mstoyan is an Ezidi artist. In 2017 Michelle participated in the Voice of Russia Season 6 and performed a song in his mother tongue Ezdikî.Photo used with the courtesy of The Armenia Ethnography Museum and the National Liberation Movement.

Michelle Mstoyan - Êzdîxan Rabe

Coming soon: lyrics video in Ezdikî of Michelle Mstoyan’s performance of the song Negirî

Malkhas Amoyan Greco-Roman 77 kg category - medal ceremony in Zagreb 2023 - մեդալների հանձնման արարողություն2023.04.22 Malkhas Amoyan wins a gold medal in the Greco-Roman 77 kg category in Zagreb.2023.04.22 Malkhas Amoyan gana medalla de oro en la categoría grecorromana de 77 kg en Zagreb.22.04.2023 Малхас Амоян завоевал золотую медаль в греко-римской категории до 77 кг в Загребе.22.04.2023 Малкхас Амоиан освојио златну медаљу у грчко-римској категорији до 77 кг у Загребу.2023.04.22 Malkhas Amoyan vinner guldmedalj i den grekisk-romerska kategorin 77 kg i Zagreb.2023.04.22 Զագրեբում հունահռոմեական ոճի 77 կգ քաշային կարգում Մալխաս Ամոյանը ոսկե մեդալ է նվաճել։22.04.2023 Malkhas Amoyan gewinnt Goldmedaille in der griechisch-römischen 77 kg-Kategorie in Zagreb.22.04.2023 Malkhas Amoyan remporte la médaille d'or dans la catégorie gréco-romaine des 77 kg à Zagreb.2023.04.22 Ο Malkhas Amoyan κερδίζει χρυσό μετάλλιο στην ελληνορωμαϊκή κατηγορία 77 κιλών στο Ζάγκρεμπ.2023.04.22 Malkhas Amoyan, Zagreb'de Greko-Romen 77 kg kategorisinde altın madalya kazandı.2023.04.22 მალხას ამოიანმა ზაგრებში ბერძნულ-რომაულ 77 კგ-მდე კატეგორიაში ოქროს მედალი მოიპოვა.2023.04.22 말하스 아모얀, 자그레브 그레코로만형 77 kg급 금메달2023.04.22 Malxas Amoyan li Zagrebê di kategoriya 77 kg ya Greko-Romenî de madalyaya zêr wergirt.2023.04.22 ज़गरेब में ग्रीको-रोमन 77 किग्रा वर्ग में मलखास अमोयान ने स्वर्ण पदक जीता।

Malkhas Amoyan Greco-Roman 77 kg category - medal ceremony in Zagreb 2023

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