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The Kakais of Iraq: History, Beliefs and Culture

The Kakais of Iraq: History, Beliefs and Culture

Corticelli, Maria Rita

Hardcover

Religion General General Political ScienceIraq History

ISBN10: 0755649257
ISBN13: 9780755649259
Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
Published: Jan 23 2025
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Kakais are a Kurdish-speaking indigenous population belonging to the Yarsan religion, originating from the Zagros Mountains in present-day Northern Iraq. There are currently around 200,000 Kakais in Iraq, but due to a history of heavy persecution, including targeting by ISIS, the community is under threat of disappearing.
This book is based on historical research, interviews, and in-depth fieldwork, as well as on their available original texts. It explores the resilience of the Kakai religious group in Iraq amid violence and war, emphasizing their values of humility, peace, and tolerance, and showcasing their struggle for recognition in the face of persecution. It touches on recent events affecting them and calls for international support and recognition of the Kakai community's unique challenges.

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