Herki (tribe)
Herkî, هەرکی (Kurdish) | |
|---|---|
Fattah Agha Herki (Left), Hajji Sahe (Center), and Seyde Agha Herki (Right) | |
| Total population | |
| () | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Iraq (Duhok Governorate, Erbil Governorate), Iran (West Azerbaijan Province), Turkey (Hakkâri Province) | |
| Languages | |
| Northern Kurdish | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam (Shafi'i) |
Herki, also spelled Harki (Kurdish: Herkî, هەرکی), is a Kurmanji-speaking Kurdish tribe native to the intersection zone between the borders of Iraq, Iran, and Turkey. Herki populations exist in Iraq (Kurdistan Region), Iran (West Azerbaijan Province), and in Turkey (Hakkâri Province). The majority of Herkis lived traditionally as nomads who dealt with animal husbandry, the weaving of intricate textiles, and the transportation of goods between countries. Herkis are predominantly Sunni Muslims of Shafi'i jurisprudence.