Yazidis in Armenia

According to Yazidi tradition the bride stays in a separate room during the whole wedding celebration that starts in the morning and ends late at night.

34 y.o. Gyozal - a mother of 4 hasn't seen her husband for the last 10 years. He emigrated to France and sometimes sends money to his family.

Traditionally married couple lives in with the parents of the husband. But Gyozal's mother in law kicked her and children out from the house few years ago. She lives alone with her children.

Baking of Armenian traditional bread.

Neighbors visiting Gyozal

Yazidi women in Rya Taza village, Armenia

Yazidi woman in Rya Taza village.

Interior of yazidi house

The son of Gyozal never met his father, except by skype.

Yazidi woman

Gyozal in front of her house.

The Yazidis - one of the ethnic minorities of Armenia.

Yazidis move their herds up to the mountains during the summertime

The Yazidis - one of the ethnic minorities of Armenia move their herds up to the mountains by the summertime. Armenia.

Yazidi wedding in Armenia. Following the traditions men and women stay separate during the whole party. Armenia.

Yazidi wedding in Armenia

The day of remembrance of all who passed away.

According to Yazidi traditions girls get married before they turn 18 years old.