YEREVAN. – President Serzh Sargsyan issued a message of congratulations to the Yezidi community of Armenia, and on the occasion of Malake Taus, the Yazidi New Year. 

“For the Yazidi community of Armenia, as well as for our entire nation, this bright New Year holiday was darkened by war actions and suffered losses,” Sargsyan’s message specifically reads, the Presidential Press Office informed Armenian News-NEWS.am. “The Armenian people always share with their Yazidi brothers joy, sorrow, and the pain of loss. Brotherhood of the Armenian and Yazidi peoples withstood the test of centuries and became only stronger.

“Dear Yazidi Compatriots,

“I wish that the New Year bring you only bounty and happiness, and that finally peace prevails on the borders of our country. I am confident that together we will build a thriving and secure country where all live in prosperity and dignity.”