Icons and Symbols

Every corner, room, and space within the HOC is imbued with distinct names and symbolism

Seminar Room 1

Named after Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani, representing peace and coexistence, as well as honoring those countering Takfiri ideologies.

Office 1

Named DAYI ZARO, a tribute to an Ezidi Women Leader from Sinjar, in honor of all who fought against ISIS.

Office 2

SIRMA KHANIM, named after an Assyrian Woman Leader and fighter for Assyrian rights, representing Christian suffering.

Receiving Hall

Honoring Princess Mayan Khatun, the first Ezidi Woman leader from Shaikhan, symbolizing successful women leadership.

Office 3

Named Zuha Hadid, an Iraqi Architect, in honor of Mesopotamian scientists serving humanity.

Entree

Commemorating Shaheen, a Yazidi youth who sacrificed his life to save a Muslim girl during Mosul’s liberation, representing selflessness.

Seminar Room 2:

Mirza Sloyan, a Yezidi philanthropist & community leader from Armenia, representing diaspora engagement in charity.

Seminar Room 3

Named after Muhammad M. Al Jawahiri, an Iraqi Poet, symbolizes the intellectual promotion of peace, freedom, and coexistence.

Literary

Prof Vartan Gregorian, an Armenian-American Philanthropist and academic, for his contributions to humanitarian initiatives.

Museum Corridor

Falakaddin Kakai, honoring the marginalized Kakai community and intellectuals in the face of extremism.

Secretary Room

Mulla Khalil Mishakhti, a Muslim Scholar, Poet & Philosopher, in appreciation of efforts aiding Sinjari IDPs.

CEO Office

Gen. Pilot Majid Al Tamimi, a Martyr of Mount Sinjar, commemorating national and international heroes against ISIS.

Finance Office

Sassoon Eskell, an Iraqi Jew, and Former Minister of Finance, represents diverse historical contributions.

Main Hall

Ararat Convention Hall, a tribute to Armenian genocide victims.

Theatre

Nathim Al Ghazali, honoring Iraqi art that transcends sectarianism and racism.

Fountain

“Daughters of the Sun,” honoring Ezidi women survivors.

Fountain's Arrangement

Built to remember ancient Mesopotamian scientists who established time regimes.

Wing 1

Babasheikh Khartu, commemorates his religious reforms that facilitated Ezidi survivor reintegration.

Wing 2

Honoring Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, for receiving ISIS victims and international solidarity.

Wing 3

Dr. Michael Blume, head of the German program aiding vulnerable women & children, in honor of global humanitarian workers.

Wing 4

Prof. Jan Ilhan Kizilhan, Psychologist and Author, symbolizes contributions to traumatized women’s treatment.

Wing 5

Dr. Qais Muhammad, Uni. Prof. from Mosul, recognized for saving Ezidi women from ISIS slavery.

Wing 6

Ali Yazdin, an Ezidi Businessman & Philanthropist from Khanke, honoring Ezidi people who welcomed IDPs.

The Cross

Pope Francis, First Pope to visit Iraq, representing Christian humanitarian contributions.

The Amphitheater

Süleyman Nazif Pasha, Ottoman Turkish Commander, Poet & Governor of Mosul, liberator of Lalish temple from Ottoman occupation.

Open-air theatre

Cegerxwin, a Kurdish-Kurmanci Poet, in appreciation of the Kurdish community’s assistance during the genocide.

Monument (planned)

Featuring circles representing past genocide locations, with street signs recognizing states and institutions acknowledging these genocides.

74 Olive trees

Planted in memory of the 74 Yezidi Genocides that survived.