u/1rma1

Hello Reddit, I am a Yazidi or Ezîdiê ( the right term). Born and lived in Iraq until I was 16. Then Moved to the U.S.
I lived and saw the 2014 genocide.

When i introduce myself as an Ezîdiê, people either don't know what it is or only know about Ezîdiês through 2014 genocide. But the Ezîdiê culture is much more than just that, we have years of culture and traditions.

Some quick information:

- Ezidies are a ethno-religious group started in Mesopotamia where it has many Mesopotamian roots and beliefs in the religion.
- Worships only one god ( monotheism)
-We are generally a small community (around 1 million people globally).
- Based in northern Iraq while many Ezidis live in Europe, North America, caucuses, etc.
-Endogenous marriage law, conversion to the religion is not allowed. In order to be Ezidi, both parents have to be Ezîdiê.

Happy to answer any questions