The State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality Mrs. Ketevan Tsikhelashvili congratulated the Yezidis on the holiday of Kloch Sarah Sale.
"I wholeheartedly congratulate the Yezidis of Georgia on the New Year - Kloch Sarah Sale. This is important day, which represents the oldest holiday of Mesopotamia and symbolizes the beginning of spring, a revival, perseverance and faith. Hope, this holiday will bring peace, joy, happiness and luck to your families. Ethnic and religious diversity is the wealth of our country. Together we are building a democratic, peaceful and developed country”, - said the State Minister.
“Klotcha sare sale” - or “New Year pie” - is celebrated by every Yezidi family, on the first Wednesday of March according to the Eastern calendar. Hostess bakes kulich, and puts a bead or coin inside. The next day, early in the morning, all the family members gather around the cake and the head of the family cuts it, once mentioning the name of God. According to legend, the one who gets the slice with the coin will be blessed by God.