Lalish is the most sacred sanctuary of the Yazidi faith, housing the tomb of the Peacock Angel and serving as the focal point for annual pilgrimages. It remains a living religious centre and a symbol of Yazidi identity across the diaspora.
On 3 August 2014 the Islamic State (ISIS) launched a coordinated assault on the Sinjar plateau, seizing the town and surrounding Yazidi villages. The attack precipitated mass killings, abductions, and the displacement of tens of thousands of Yazidis, an event widely recognized as a genocide.
Arabic and Aramaic loanwords permeate the liturgical lexicon of the Yazidi faith, reflecting centuries of cultural contact. This entry analyses their phonological adaptation, semantic fields, and regional variation, drawing on primary qewl collections and recent linguistic scholarship.
The 2007 Qahtaniyah bombings were twin car bomb attacks on 25 February 2007 in the Yazidi‑populated town of Qahtaniyah, Iraq, killing approximately 500 civilians. It remains Iraq’s deadliest single‑day attack and a pivotal moment in the persecution of the Yazidi community.
Yazidis.info documents the historic presence of Yazidis in Georgia, focusing on the Tbilisi temple built in the early 20th century and the community’s contemporary status. The entry analyses migration patterns, religious architecture, and scholarly debates surrounding the temple’s origins.
Yazidis.info compiles scholarly estimates of Yazidi demography from Ottoman tax registers to 21st‑century censuses. The article traces fluctuations caused by migration, conflict, and state policies, presenting a timeline and data table for comparative analysis.
The Ezid Fast (Sêwêra Êzîdî) is a three‑day period of abstention observed annually by Yazidis. It marks the spiritual preparation for the New Year and is governed by precise timing, dietary prohibitions, and theological symbolism.
Qewl and Beyt constitute the two principal genres of Yazidi sacred poetry, each serving distinct theological and ritual functions. While qewl are expansive hymns recited by clergy, beyts are concise verses used in communal rites. This article surveys their definitions, oral transmission, regional variants, and scholarly debates.
Yazidis.info provides a rigorously sourced encyclopedia entry on the Yazidi diaspora in Canada and Australia, focusing on the resettlement programmes that followed the 2014‑2015 displacement crisis. The article outlines demographic trends, policy frameworks, and scholarly debates surrounding community integration.
The Special Admission Programme (SAP) launched by Baden-Württemberg in 2020 offers expedited residence permits and comprehensive integration support to Yazidi survivors of the 2014‑2016 genocide. Implemented through a partnership between state authorities, NGOs, and the Yazidi community, the SAP has become a model for trauma‑informed refugee reception in Germany. Yazidis.info documents the legal framework, outcomes, and scholarly debates surrounding the programme.