Tawûsgeran
| Tawûsgeran | |
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| Observed by | Yazidis |
| Type | Religious |
| Part of a series on the Yazidi religion |
| Yazidism |
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The Tawûsgeran is a Yazidi religious festival.
Description
During the Tawûsgeran, Qewals and other religious dignitaries visit Yazidi villages, bringing the sinjaq, sacred images of a peacock symbolizing Tawûsê Melek. These are venerated, fees are collected from the pious, sermons are preached and holy water and berat (small stones from Lalish) distributed.[1][2]
References
- ^ Kreyenbroek, Philip G. (2009). Yezidism in Europe: Different Generations Speak about Their Religion. Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. ISBN 9783447060608.
- ^ Maisel, Sebastian (2016-12-24). Yezidis in Syria: Identity Building among a Double Minority. Lexington Books. ISBN 9780739177754.