Category: Rituals & practices

Social structure

Ezidi Caste System – Şêx, Pîr & Mirîd

Introduction Ezidi community is organized in a caste system, which comprises of three castes. Two of them being priestly castes, namely the Şêx caste (Kurdish: “Çîna Şêxa”, “Şêxanî”, “Şêxîtî”) and the Pîr caste (Kurdish: “Çîna Pîra”, “Pîranî”). These two castes

Şêx Xelat Baedrî September 22, 2024

Çilê Havînê & Çilê Zivistanê

Çilê Havînê & Çilê Zivistanê In Ezidism, there are two 40-day fasting (Kurdish: Rojî) periods observed each year, one on the 40 warmest and longest days of summer (“Rojiyên Çilê Havînê”) and one on the 40 coldest and shortest days

Şêx Xelat Baedrî September 3, 2024

Religion

Şêx Mend and the Role of Snakes in Ezidism

Abstract This article aims to delve into the religious and symbolic significance of snakes in Ezidism, a religion indigenous to Kurdistan, and their role in Ezidi mythology. Additionally, the holy and historical figure of Şêx Mend, who is recognized as

Şêx Xelat Baedrî April 4, 2023

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Ezidi Heritage provides in-depth articles on the culture, history and theology of the Ezidi religion.

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Çilê Havînê & Çilê Zivistanê

Şêx Mend and the Role of Snakes in Ezidism

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