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																		View of the Lalish temples.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		View of the Lalish temples.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		View of the Lalish temples.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		View of the Lalish temples.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		View of the Lalish temples.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		The faithful rest during a pilgrimage.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		Pilgrims in Lalish.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		View of the Lalish temples.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		View of the Lalish temples.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		View of the Lalish temples.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		The main street of the Lalish religious complex.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		Pilgrims in Lalish.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		A priestess during a ceremony in Lalish.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		A pilgrim kisses a sacred stone in Lalish.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		The Hesen Dana room, containing the jars filled with the oil used to light the temple's 365 lamps.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		The Hesen Dana room, containing the jars filled with the oil used to light the temple's 365 lamps.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		A group of Yezidi men in the temple's central courtyard.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
						
												
												
												
												
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																		The tomb of Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir.
Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
																	
																
														
																											
													
														
													
												Lalish, located in the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, is the most sacred site to the Yazidi. They must make the pilgrimage there at least once in their life, for six days, in order to pay their respects to Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir’s tomb, the founder of the religion. They are about 700 000 in Iraq. Founded in the 12th century, the religion mixes elements of Islam with local pre-Islamic beliefs, making them a major target during the expansion of the Islamic state in Iraq.
 
		 Lalish - Iraq
Lalish - Iraq