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{{Infobox religion | {{Infobox religion | ||
| name = | | name = Melekism<br />''Melekiyatî'' ({{wp|Kurmanji|Dzhuven}}) | ||
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| image = File:Pilgrims and festival at Lalish on the day of the Yezidi New Year in 2017 06 (cropped).jpg | | image = File:Pilgrims and festival at Lalish on the day of the Yezidi New Year in 2017 06 (cropped).jpg | ||
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| other_names = Şerfedîn | | other_names = Şerfedîn | ||
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'''Melekism''' is a polytheistic {{wp|Ethnic religion|ethnic religion}} with deep roots in {{wp|Indo-Iranians|Kardo-Ayar}} ethnic tradition. Followed mainly by the Dzhuvens in [[Dzhuvenestan]] and the Ayars of [[Shirazam]], the religion has X million followers around the world. | |||
==Principal beliefs== | ==Principal beliefs== | ||
The custom of baptism is performed using water from the Kaniya Sipî, or "White Spring," derived from Mount Damezman in Dzhuvenestan. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 16:18, 1 May 2023
| Melekism Melekiyatî (Dzhuven) | |
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| Type | Ethnic |
| Classification | Ayar religion |
| Scripture | Book of Revelation |
| Theology | Polytheistic |
| Other name(s) | Şerfedîn |
Melekism is a polytheistic ethnic religion with deep roots in Kardo-Ayar ethnic tradition. Followed mainly by the Dzhuvens in Dzhuvenestan and the Ayars of Shirazam, the religion has X million followers around the world.
Principal beliefs
The custom of baptism is performed using water from the Kaniya Sipî, or "White Spring," derived from Mount Damezman in Dzhuvenestan.