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Lalish temple

The holiest Yazidi shrine, in a valley of cone-roofed buildings near Shekhan.

Shekhan Half day 45 min

About this place

Lalish is the centre of the Yazidi faith and holds the tomb of Sheikh Adi, under the fluted cone roofs that you see in every photograph of the valley. Visitors are welcome, but there are rules: take your shoes off at the entrance to the valley, do not step on doorsteps, and dress modestly. Wednesday is the holy day and the autumn feast in October fills the whole valley.

Visiting times

Daylight, every day, free. Shoes off inside the valley and modest clothes; ask before taking photographs of people.

Times can change on holidays and in bad weather. Ask us in the direct chat if you need the current hours.

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