ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Aleviler

Okay, little one! So Alevilers are a group of people who follow a certain religion called Alevism. This religion is mostly practiced in Turkey, but can also be found in other parts of the world.

Alevism is different from other religions because they don't have to go to a mosque or a specific place to worship. They can pray anywhere! They also don't have to fast or do other traditional practices like some other religions do.

A big part of Alevism is music! They play instruments like the baglama and sing songs called Nefes. These songs are really important to Alevilers because they tell stories about their history and beliefs.

Another thing to know about Alevism is that they believe in being kind and helping others. They think it's important to be a good person and show love to all people.

Overall, Alevism is a religion practiced by many people in Turkey, and it's all about being kind to others, praying wherever you want, and enjoying music!