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After seven centuries the Dervishes continute to whirl
[Article] Every year the city of Konya in Turkey organises the Whirling Dervishes Festival to commemorate the death of Jalal al-Din Rumi on the 17th of December. Rumi was one of the great spiritual figures of Sufism who inspired the iconic "Whirling Dervishes". Now thousands of visitors flock to the city to witness the displays, which are helping local tourism thrive.
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With one hand turned towards the heavens, the other towards the earth, the whirling dervishes of Konya dance to the rhythm of religious chants. They whirl for 90 minutes to feel the union of God with Rumi, one of the great spiritual figures of Sufism. And over 700 years after his death, the Turkish city...
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