The Feast of Ezid is preceded by Rojiyên Êzî (The fasts of Ezid), which are the three days of fasting in honor of Êzî/Ezid one of the names of God and also considered to be the name of God's earthly manifestation in Yezidism.
Êzî is one of the names of God and at the same time namesake of the Yezidis (Êzidî).
This festival takes place on the Friday before winter solstice, it marks a turning point in the solar cycle.
The winter solstice is also associated with the appearance of divine figures.
The Yazidis associate winter solstice with the appearance of Siltan Ezid, an important religious figure who is considered as God's earthly manifestation.