The Feast of Ezid is preceded by Rojiyên Êzî, 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. The name Êzidî therefore means “Follower of God”. Unlike the fasting days of Rojiyên Sêşims and Rojiyên Xwudan during the preceding weeks, the three fasting days of Rojiyên Êzid are compulsory for every Yezidi with exception of children, the sick and elderly. The fastings begin on Tuesday and end on Thursday, starting after sunrise and ending after sunset each day.