Batizmî is a religious holiday of the Yazidi people that celebrates the creation of the angels in the Yazidi religion, which occurred during seven days. The celebration begins on the first Sunday of the new year and last for seven days. It's etymology originates from Kurmanji term "Bê tişt meyî" meaning fermentation without yeast and『Bê tîz meyî』meaning fermentation with yeast.[1]
The etymology of Batizmi originates from the Kurmaji words『Bê tişt meyî』(ferment without yeast) and『Bê tîz meyî』(ferment with yeast). It is derived from how god in the Yazidi religion God created (fermented) the world and the angels into being in seven days from a cosmic egg. The first and leader of the archangelsisTawûsî Melek who Yazedis believe is a an emanation of God and all things good, after this god created six more angels.
Yazedis celebrate seven separate days of Batizmi all corresponding to different themes of the creation of the universe, with different foods and practices being celebrated depending on the day.
Laundry day is the first day of Batizmî, in which all people wash their homes, clothes, and furniture to receive guests and ensure cleanliness. It is a time of preparation for the other celebrations of Batizmi.