Nadia's Initiative Rehabilitates and Reopens Sheikh Mand Temple

The Sheikh Mand Temple in Gedala village was opened last week just in time for the Yazidi New Year. Yazidi clergy and local community members gathered for an opening ceremony to sanctify the reconstructed temple. A dignified worship space and new sanitation facilities will make it possible for the temple to host thousands of worshippers for prayer and celebrations.

Nadia’s Initiative is committed to restoring key religious sites like the Sheikh Mand Temple to counter the process of genocide and ensure that Yazidi heritage can be preserved and practiced for generations to come.

This project was implemented with Nabu NGO and funded by ALIPH Foundation.