Meeting with the Prince of the Yazidis on the Occasion of the “Jama” Festival
16 October 2025 News
On 11 October 2025, the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Baghdad, Mr. Valentin Nikolov, took part in the official celebrations marking the annual Jama Feast of the Yazidi community, held at the sacred Lalish Temple under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.
The event brought together representatives of the Iraqi authorities, spiritual leaders, and diplomats from over 20 foreign embassies accredited in Baghdad.
During the visit, Mr. Nikolov met with the hereditary Prince of the Yazidis and members of the Spiritual Council. The meeting was held in a spirit of mutual respect and openness, emphasizing the importance of the Yazidi community for Iraq’s cultural and spiritual diversity and its efforts to preserve its rich heritage and identity.