title: Tawûsgeran
text: # Tawûsgeran
  
  The Tawûsgeran is a Yazidi religious festival.
  
  ## Description
  
  During the Tawûsgeran, Qewals and other religious dignitaries visit Yazidi villages, bringing the sinjaq, sacred images of a peacock symbolizing Tawûsê Melek. These are venerated, fees are collected from the pious, sermons are preached and holy water and berat (small stones from Lalish) distributed.
  
  