| Lalish Lalish | ||
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| State | Iraq | |
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| Region | Iraqi Kurdistan | |
| Territory | Governorate of Nineveh | |
| Prefix tel | 964 | |
| Time zone | UTC 3 | |
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Lalish (Kurdish Laliş, but also Lalişa Nûranî, in Arabic: لالش) is a city of Iraqi Kurdistan.
To know
It is the site of the tomb of Sheikh Adi, a leading figure of the Yazidi faith.
At least once in their lifetime, the Yazidis are required to make a six-day pilgrimage to visit Sheikh Adi's tomb and other sacred sites.
Geographical notes
It is a small mountain valley located in the north of the 'Iraq, about 60 km northwest of the city of Mosul.
How to orient yourself
View of the sacred temple of Lalish
Lalish: full screen map.How to get
How to get around
It can only be visited on bare feet.
What see
Events and parties
- Feast of the Assembly.
From 23 Elul to 1 Tishri. Yazidis living in the region are required to make an annual pilgrimage to participate in this festival.
From 23 Elul to 1 Tishri. Yazidis living in the region are required to make an annual pilgrimage to participate in this festival.
