Yezidi New Year

Every year, on the first Wednesday of the lunar calendar of April, Yezidis worldwide come together to celebrate the Yezidi New Year, a cherished occasion steeped in tradition and history. It stands as one of the oldest religious and social celebrations among the Yezidis, a day marked by jubilation and the exchange of warm greetings.

This holiday encompasses various rituals and activities, each reflecting the profound connection between the Yezidi community and the natural world. From donning traditional attire to the symbolic act of boiling and coloring eggs to adorning doorways with tulips and eggshells, the celebration embodies the spiritual connection the Yezidi religion shares with nature and the changing seasons.

“Sersal We Pîroz Be” – Happy Yezidi New Year!