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The name is a combination of the proper names Χiḍr خضر, the sacred figure mentioned in the Qur'an, Hızır, and ilyās إلياس, one of the Hebrew prophets, Elijah.

• Daily and Social Use: Used to denote the traditional festival celebrated annually on 6 May. It is commonly associated with the arrival of spring, the renewal of nature, and the festivities held in its honor.

• Mythological and Folk Beliefs: Refers to the day believed to be when the prophets Hızır and İlyas reunite each year. It is described as a sacred period during which abundance, prosperity, healing, and the fulfillment of wishes occur.

• Cultural Heritage and Traditions: It is the name of a seasonal festival celebrated in the Turkish world and the Balkans. It is used to denote a comprehensive set of rituals inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

• Etymological and Religious Origin: The name is a combination of the proper names Χiḍr خضر, the sacred figure mentioned in the Qur'an, Hızır, and ilyās إلياس, one of the Hebrew prophets, Elijah. It represents the popular fusion of these names in folk usage.