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Kurdish Alevism

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are the sacred places which Alevi Kurds worship. This includes trees, mountains, rocks, caves, rivers, lakes, fountains, the sun and the moon that are each related to a semi-deific figure. These places and objects are thus sacred and some objects are moreover considered dangerous and therefore kept
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as their mother tongue. In contrast to their mother tongue, 70.8% of Alevis mostly speak Turkish within their family, while 18.0% speak Zaza, 9.0% Kurdish, 1.1% Arabic and 1.1% "others". Also, 73% of Alevis have tribal affiliation, which is different from the general profile of the region.
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elections, they increased their share of vote among Alevi Kurds. However, due to both the strong association between right-wing parties and Sunni Muslims and the incapability of CHP to challenge the conservative parties, Alevis formed the minority rights-led leftist
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The Kurdish Alevi population has experienced religious and ethnic discrimination, oppression and forced assimilation which have significantly impacted their identity. Two Kurdish Alevi rebellions were crushed by Turkish forces in the 20th century; the
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es are: Axûçan, Babamansûr, Sînemîllî, Celal Abbas, Kurêsû, Cemal Avdel, Dewrêş Gewr, Dewrêş Cemal, Seyit Sabun, Sari Saltik, Ûryan Xizir, Şeyh Çoban and Şix Delîlê Berxêcan. Since sacred lineage and religious rank is determined by
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is a term used to encompass every Kurdish Alevi person who receives religious services. In Kurdish Alevism, most people only receive services, while a small segment both receive and give. This latter small segment is called
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in the subsequent elections through the 1960s. The Workers' Party of Turkey (TIP) would target the Alevi vote and openly mentioned the rights of Alevis in their 1964 program which culminated with them winning a seat in
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in the 1937, due to the centralist policies of the newly established Turkish republic. This rebellion was also suppressed. Thousands of Alevi Kurds were massacred and the town of
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received support from a large majority of Alevi Kurds, becoming their main political representative. Another significant event was the election of Alevi Kurdish
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Aydin, Suavi (2020), "A Survey of the Roots and History of Kurdish Alevism: What are the Divergences and Convergences between Kurdish Alevi Groups in Turkey?",
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institution, but Kurdish Alevis continued to hold on to their pre-Ottoman beliefs and thus bypass the institutionalism. In the late 19th century, Emperor
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Wakamatsu, Hiroki (2013), "Veneration of the Sacred or Regeneration of the Religious: An Analysis of Saints and the Popular Beliefs of Kurdish Alevis",
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once a year from 13 February and the subsequent three days. During this period, Kurdish Alevis fast and it is believed that the meeting ends winter.
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in the early 1800s, the Haji Bektash Veli order sought to surpass the Alevi order in influence. Bektashis would center their beliefs around the
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stated that the Kurdish Alevis had 'fallen away from the path' and tried to influence their beliefs through the Axûçan ocax on behalf of the
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Tee, Caroline (2010), "Holy Lineages, Migration and Reformulation of Alevi Tradition: A Study of the Derviş Cemal Ocak from Erzincan",
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was almost fully destroyed. In the subsequent period from the Dersim rebellion till the 1960s, the Kurds 'went into deep silence'.
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is the only Kurdish Alevi-majority province in Turkey. Moreover, there are Kurdish Alevi settlements in the provinces of
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van Bruinessen, Martin (2015), "Dersim and Dalahu: Some Reflections on Kurdish Alevism and the Ahl-i Haqq religion",
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Kizilhan, Jan Ilhan (2022), "Transgenerational Transmission of Trauma across Three Generations of Alevi Kurds",
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the Kurdish Alevis. The Axûçan ocax was the first to be approached and did subject itself to the beliefs of
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who prepares and serves the religious functions and therefore leads the others down the right path. The
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took place with the goal of receiving political autonomy for Kurds and withdrawal of Turkish forces in
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at birth and the title is lifelong. Nonetheless, the person can always choose not to practice his
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Political Representation of Alevi Kurds in Turkey: Historical Trends and Main Transformations
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Kurdish Alevi Belief System, Rêya Heqî/Raa Haqi: Structure, Networking, Ritual, and Function
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Traditionally, the socio-religious structure of Kurdish Alevis consists of two
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was the name of a shepherd who was believed to be able to practice miracles.
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After surviving the attempted elimination of Bektashism by Ottoman Emperor
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as their religious symbol, unlike Turkish Alevis who emphasize the role of
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Sinclair-Webb, Emma (2003). White, Paul Joseph; Jongerden, Joost (eds.).
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and the autonomy of this emirate made the community flourish and expand.
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therefore had to travel from village to village to offer their service.
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by introducing the Bektashi beliefs to their religious ceremonies (see
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Aleviler: Türkiye, İran, İrak, Suriye, Bulgaristan: Araştırma-İnceleme
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did not shy away from using the institutionalized Bektashi beliefs to
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associated with Kurdish Alevism were not included in the 13th century
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Islamic Alternatives: Non-Mainstream Religion in Persianate Societies
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The Kurds and the Politics of Turkey: Agency, Territory and Religion
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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also has the role of explaining the religion to its members. The
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in 1937–1938. Kurdish Alevis were also the main victims of the
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Kurdish Alevism: Creating New Ways of Practicing the Religion
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s have strengthened the cultural identity of Kurdish Alevis.
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must travel to their place of residence. Traditionally, the
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refers to various sacred lineages in Kurdish Alevism. The
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and the sacred mountain associated with (or embodying)
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The heartland and sacred land of Kurdish Alevis is the
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Jiare can be utilized to treat people who suffer from
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Since the anti-Alevi violence in the 1990s, 2406: 1671: 1336:is the highest rank in the ocax systems. The 1083:general elections, Alevi Kurds voted for the 808: 770: 1352:feels injustice regarding the decision of a 1517:which is the location where it is believed 1422:and people pray to God through the various 2250:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( 1344:element of the system and has the role of 777: 763: 2560:British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies 2541: 2531: 2394: 2343: 2205: 2193: 1635: 1053:have both Alevi and Sunni members today. 1045:of Kurdish Alevis and tribes such as the 887:regions of Turkey, 69.7% of Alevis speak 2517: 2471: 2452: 2351: 2295: 2176: 2164: 2128: 2077: 1686: 1659: 1623: 1604: 1561: 1546: 1437: 1313:It is believed that some members of the 2455:Kurdish Culture: A Cross-cultural Guide 2596: 2457:. Verlag für Kultur und Wissenschaft. 2429: 2005: 1121:in 1966. 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