Visitors watch dervishes as they spin during a religious performance to mark the holy month of Ramadan at Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri complex in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP ...

Owing to its unattractive appearance and formidable body, people often feel uneasy around crocodiles and tend to keep their distance. But they are not as dangerous as they appear!There is no official ...

In his new book 'The Islamic Moses,' US-based author Mustafa Akyol turns to the Quran's focus on a shared prophet to ...

Dervishes ululate at the sound of drums during a Sufi Muslim ceremony of al-Talia al-Kestezania to commemorate in the month ...

Performances by qawwali ensembles, singers from the Krishna bhakti traditions and whirling dervishes promise an immersive experience. At Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, till 2 March. 'Let's take this ...

During this month, adult Muslims (past the age of puberty) fast from dawn to sunset. During those daylight hours, fasting Muslims abstain from eating or drinking anything, even water, having sexual ...

This three-day tour provides a deep dive into the world of whirling dervishes, unraveling their cultural mystique and spiritual traditions. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the ...

The exhibition includes a Dervishes’ Cabinet, featuring three artefacts that illustrate the ascetic lifestyle and spiritual practices of the dervishes. Among them is a finely carved wooden Rahle ...

An interesting paper, based on personal knowledge, describes an interview with the Chelebi Effendi, the leader of the Dancing Dervishes, a Persian by origin, a scholar and theologian, intimately ...