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Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul
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- About the Tradition
- Whirling Dervishes are an Islamic Sufi sect founded by Mevlana Jelauddin Rumi
- They practice whirling as a form of Sufi worship and meditation
- The ceremony represents spiritual journey towards God and truth
- Ceremony Details
- Semazens wear felt hats and white skirts symbolizing death shrouds
- They stand with crossed arms, one foot fixed while spinning
- Four salutes represent birth, rapture, love, and destiny
- Ceremony lasts about an hour with no photography allowed
- Venues to See
- Hodjapasha tekke in Istanbul offers official ceremonies with tickets
- Galata Mevlevi Museum hosts weekly summer ceremonies
- Free shows available at Dervish Cafe in Sultanahmet Park
- Free ceremony in Konya every Saturday
- Practical Information
- Hodjapasha ceremony lasts about an hour
- Galata ceremony costs 70 TL per person
- Galata shows sell out quickly, arrive 45 minutes early
- Photography allowed only in exhibition area at Hodjapasha