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Lish the sacred Mountain Village nestled
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in Kurdistan holds the heart of yazidism
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an ancient Faith with a history spanning
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over 7,000 years just like makah for
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Muslims and Jerusalem for followers of
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Islam Christianity and Judaism Lish is a
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pilgrimage site of utmost importance for
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the estimated 700,000 yazidis worldwide
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with with in its Shrine complex lies the
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Reverb tomb of shikh ADI IBN musafir the
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founder of their faith surrounded by
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distinctive fluted coal
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spires the yazidi religion has
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assimilated elements from various other
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Zoroastrianism Sufi mysticism
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Judaism Believers hold the belief in one
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God Kuda in kures who created humankind
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another significant phase of their faith
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is the profound connection with nature
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symbolized by the black snake on the
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temple doorway signifying their respect
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for mother nature every yaadi is
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obligated to undertake a pilgrimage to
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leish at least once in their lifetime
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and those living in Kurdistan or Iraq
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should visit annually upon entering the
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complex pilgrims and visitors must
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adhere to modest attire and walk walk
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Barefoot to honor the sanctity of the
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site a cherished Tradition at Lish is
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the trying of ger knots and silk scarves
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around pillars and trees each knot
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represents a prayer and by untying a
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previous pilgrims not they believe all
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granted the village of Lish houses a
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major 25 permanent residents including a
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priest monks a nun and devoted carak
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Akers responsible for maintaining the
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surrounding forests and collecting soil
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pilgrims carrying soil from Lish is
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considered a Talisman among the yazidis
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and it plays a vital role in their
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ferary rights where it is mixed with
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holy spring water and placed in the
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mouth ears and over the eyes of the
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deceased olive oil from The Village's
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forests is pressed Barefoot and stored
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in clay pots within the complexus caves
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serving as an essential element of their
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devotional practices yazidis pray facing
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the sun twice a day and as dusk Falls
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365 olive oil lamps are lit to represent
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the light of the Sun and God even in
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death yides are buried to face Rising
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the sun emphasizing the importance of
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light in their beliefs throughout
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history the yides have endured
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persecution experiencing over 70
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instances of genocide including attacks
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by the Ottoman Empire Saddam Hussein and
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the Islamic State their traditional
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dress adorned with red to symbolize the
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Bloodshed pays tribute to those they
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have lost and serves as a means to
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preserve their culture Friday is a
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sacred day for yazidis with vast numbers
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of the community gathering at Lish to
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pray and socialize the yazidi community
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while warm and hospitable remains
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steadfast in preserving their faith and
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traditions not AC acting conversions or
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intermarriage with other
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beliefs they believe maintaining the
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purity of yezidism strengthens their
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souls and allows them to endure whatever
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challenges come their way just as deep
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roots anchor a tree preserving their
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faith keeps yides connected to their
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ancestral heritage in conclusion leish
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serves as the Eternal Flame of yezidism
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a faith that has withstood the test of
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time embracing a rich history and
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culture as the world continues to evolve
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the yides Devotion to their ancient
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beliefs remains unwavering drawing
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Pilgrims from all corners of the globe
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to the sacred Mountain Village
