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Sheiks of Sirâj-ud-Dîn

The Sheiks of Sirâj-ud-Dîn, is an Middle Eastern (Kurdish) household with deep roots in the nobillity, which can be traced back to 7th century. The family has always been known as a prominent noble household, and were officially enobled by the Sultans of the Ottoman empire. They were given the title “Sheikh” REF. In this case used when denoting a leader of a community. The title, in the case of the Sirâj-ud-Dîn Sheiks, is equvilent to the title “Duke” in the European nobility. The title is hereditary to the male members of the Sirâj-ud-Dîn family.

Members of the family were, and are still, wealthy landowners and scholars, belonging to the highest class of the nobility, with strong ties to the political elite.

The Sirajadin family are still recognized as a noble household today.