page_title: Yazidism
section_title: Customs
hierarchical_section_title: Yazidism / Religious practices / Customs
caption_attribution_description: English: Baptism
context_page_description: Yazidism, or Dasni, is a monotheistic faith followed by the mostly Kurmanji-speaking Yazidis and based on belief in one God who created the world and entrusted it into the care of seven Holy Beings, known as Angels. Preeminent among these Angels is Tawûsê Melek who is the leader of the Angels and who has authority over the world. Yazidis are called Miletê Tawûsê Melek.
context_section_description: Children are baptised at birth and circumcision is not required, but is practised by some due to regional customs.
caption: Baptism of a Yazidi child in Lalish
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