Concept

Yazidis

Properties

Alt label
  • Yazadis
  • Yazidi people
  • Yesidi
  • Yezidi
SES ID
  • 420964
  • 422794
  • 420968
  • 422852
  • 420966
Notation
  • 420964
In scheme
Broader
Definition
  • Believers in a monotheistic religion linked to Zoroastrianism and ancient Mesopotamian religions. Based primarily in the Nineveh province of Iraq, but there are also communities in Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Iran and Syria.