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Historic ethnic community in Armenia

Yezidi community

Armenia's largest ethnic minority, home to the world's biggest Yezidi temple.

~35,000 in ArmeniaYezidi (Êzdîkî) · Armenian for schooling and official life

Where they live

  • Aknalich
  • Armavir
  • Aragatsotn

Cultural highlights

  • Quba Mêrê Dîwanê in Aknalich: the largest Yezidi temple in the world.
  • Ziarat temple beside it, opened in 2012 for pilgrims.
  • Yezidi-language schooling and textbooks produced in Armenia.

Community events

  • Çarşema Sor (Red Wednesday) new year

    Aknalich temple

    Apr 15

  • Genocide remembrance day

    Yerevan memorial

    Aug 3

  • Cejna Ezî feast

    Armavir villages

    Oct 6

Resources

  • Yezidi National Union

    Community representation and heritage projects.

  • Aknalich temple council

    Pilgrimage, ceremonies and visitor guidance.

  • Yezidi language schools

    Native-language classes in village schools.

Faith and language

Yezidism. Temples at Aknalich welcome respectful visitors.