Dutch Palestinian journalist Kefah Allush meets an religious minority he never heard off before ISIS persecuted them. The Kurdic-language Yazidi or Yezidi people practice a monotheistic syncretism of mainly Judeo-christian, Muslim and ...See moreDutch Palestinian journalist Kefah Allush meets an religious minority he never heard off before ISIS persecuted them. The Kurdic-language Yazidi or Yezidi people practice a monotheistic syncretism of mainly Judeo-christian, Muslim and Zoroastric (Ancient Persian dualistic) elements, erroneously dubbed 'devil worshipers' on account of it protector angels mythology. They live mainly in the sacred Sanjar mountains and other villages among Arab Syria. Its pirs (religious leaders) supposedly perform magical healing and maintain a lot of secrecy, contributing to mistrust from others, and over 70 historical pogroms. Written by
KGF Vissers
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