Idil Syriacs from social and cultural perspective

Anatolia is a geography that has been home to many different cultures and where various communities have lived together throughout history. The Idil Syriacs in this ancient land have formed an important part of this rich cultural mosaic. This study aims to contribute to the understanding of this diversity by examining this cultural heritage and the lifestyles of Idil Syriacs in detail. A detailed analysis was made on the cultural life, human relations, cus-toms and traditions of the Syriacs living in the center and villages of İdil district of Şırnak province. The findings are based on field research and on-site studies. Idil Syriacs have inte-racted with Muslims in various areas of social life for centuries. In this framework, the rela-tions of this community with Muslims are also examined within the scope of this study. The Syriac community, which has a long history in Idil, has interacted with different cultures over the years and has achieved social harmony in this process. The presence of Syriacs is of great importance in terms of understanding the cultural diversity and interaction in the re-gion. This community has contributed to the rich cultural fabric of the region and left its mark on this geography with its unique traditions. Keywords: Islamic History, Christians, Syriacs, Muslims, Idil.