The Yezidis sometimes call themselves Edzis. According to the head of the Yezidis of the whole world Mir Tahsin Said-Bega, this ethno-confessional group belongs to ethnic Kurds. The Iraqi province of Mosul is considered the ancestral home of the Yezidis, from where they settled around the world after the First World War. Today they live in Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Russia.
Very beautiful and talented people carefully preserve their traditions. All ezdi rituals are very spectacular, but, undeniably, the most unique and bright are the Yezidi weddings.
The marriage decision is made by the parents of the young. Beshkertum is a tradition according to which it was possible to “talk” even to newborn children. Today, the Shirani rite is most in demand. According to him, parents go to the bride’s house with rich gifts to ask her parents for her hands. Ransom for the bride (Halim) is no longer required today.
A few weeks later, the bridegroom's relatives again visit the bride's house and again give rich gifts.
The Yezidi wedding begins early in the morning at the groom's house. Close relatives, musicians, friends gather. Toward noon, guests are sent to the bride's house, where they are already waiting for a small, but covered by all the rules table.
Yezidi weddings are an inextricable complex of fun and traditions, so the procession moves along the street with songs, national music, dancing. Women high above their heads (for everyone to see) carry gifts for the bride (Seni), accompanying them with the singing of national melodies. There should be at least five trays, they can only be round. At the first - Haley's mandatory red shawl and wedding outfit.
On the other trays - sweets, wines, gifts. Yezidi weddings are always rich: they are prepared for them from the moment a child is born and try to do everything so that they can talk about the holiday for a long time.
When the relatives of the groom try the treats that the bride's parents put up, they begin to dress the bride and groom. With ritual songs, accompanied by national music, they first take off her clothes from the girl (simultaneously inspecting her for lack of physical defects).
Then they put on a brought wedding dress. At this time, close girls give gifts to the groom and show his gifts to guests, her dowry. The bride’s pillow is supposed to be redeemed. Yezidi weddings continue in the groom's house.
It is believed that from this moment the bride goes into the groom's family. To cement their union, the red Heli and the old bride shawl are tied together. The groom and the bride and guests go to celebrate, and after them they carry the dowry with music.
Of course, this is far from a complete description of the Yezidi wedding ceremony . There are also rites for brothers and parents.
It is difficult to observe customs, especially for modern youth: you need to know too many subtleties.
However, in many cities, professionals who know all the details of traditions are ready to come to their aid. For example, Yezidi weddings in Tambov, Rostov-on-Don can be organized by wedding agencies or the host. They will also help to acquire everything that is necessary for a national wedding, find musicians, choose a room for the celebration.