Cejna Cemayê

The Cejna Cemayê (lit.'Feast of the Assembly' or 'Feast of the Gathering') is a Yazidi festival that takes place annually from 6 October to 13 October, in honor of the Sheikh Adi. It is an important time for cohesion and includes an annual pilgrimage to the tomb of Sheikh Adi (Şêx Adî) in Lalish, along with many important ceremonies throughout the festive days.

Cejna Cemayê
Also calledCemaya Şîxadî, Îda Cemayê
Observed byYazidis
TypeReligious
Begins6 October
Ends13 October
FrequencyAnnual

If possible, Yazidis make at least one pilgrimage to Lalish during their lifetime, and those living in the region try to attend at least once a year for the Feast of the Assembly in autumn.

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