The Kakais of Iraq: History, Beliefs and Culture
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| Management number | 231911115 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$13.78 | Model Number | 231911115 | ||
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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. Read more
| ISBN10 | 075564929X |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0755649297 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | I.B. Tauris |
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 1 x 9.21 inches |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Print length | 192 pages |
| Publication date | July 23, 2026 |
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