Tawûsgeran Explained

Type:	Religious
Holiday Name:	Tawûsgeran
Observedby:	Yazidis

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]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Kreyenbroek, Philip G.. Yezidism in Europe: Different Generations Speak about Their Religion. 2009. Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. 9783447060608. en.
2. Book: Maisel, Sebastian. Yezidis in Syria: Identity Building among a Double Minority. 2016-12-24. Lexington Books. 9780739177754. en.