Eight years after the Yazidi Genocide, Yazidis were able to gather at Lalish once again to celebrate the Autumn Assembly. The Assembly is the biggest celebration of the Yazidi calendar year, and includes an annual pilgrimage to the tomb of Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir, a prominent religious figure.
Read MoreEarlier this week, our founder Nadia Murad visited Sinjar, Iraq. During her visit, Nadia spoke with a number of Sinjar residents, survivors, and the NI Iraq team to learn about the needs of the community and the progress of NI’s work in Iraq.
Read MoreIn Bashiqa, Nadia’s Initiative rehabilitated the WASH facilities, kitchen, and main yard of Sheikh Obaker Temple. Sheikh Obaker is the third Yazidi temple the Initiative has rehabilitated. We hope the restored temples will offer a safe venue for future religious celebrations.
Read MoreTo secure religious freedom, we must invest in Yazidi religious sites like Sheikh Obaker Temple. With funding from the Republic of China (Taiwan), NI rehabilitated Sheikh Obaker Temple, which is now reopened to the community.
Read MoreThe fully rebuilt Sheikh Hassan Temple is ready to once again be a cultural and religious center for the residents of Gabara village and neighboring areas. The temple will host weekly gatherings and annual feast celebrations.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative is thrilled to announce the commencement of our third Yazidi temple project! With funding from the Republic of China (Taiwan), NI is building WASH facilities and landscaping for Sheikh Obaker Temple in Bashiqa village.
Read MoreSheikh Malack Hassan is the second temple that was fully reconstructed and opened by Nadia’s Initiative with support from ALIPH Foundation.
Read MoreThe Sheikh Mand Temple was fully reconstructed from the ground up to the traditional Yazidi dome. The sacred space is now open and serving the spiritual needs of the Sinjar community.
Read MoreThe Sheikh Mand Temple in Gedala village was opened last week just in time for the Yazidi New Year. Yazidi clergy and local community members gathered for an opening ceremony to sanctify the reconstructed temple.
Read MoreThe fully rebuilt Sheikh Hassan Temple is ready to once again be a cultural and religious center for the community of Gabara village. The temple will be host to weekly gatherings and annual feast celebrations.
Read MoreNadia’s Initiative is proud to announce that, with funding from ALIPH Foundation, we are restoring Sheikh Mand Temple in Gedala village, Sinjar.
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