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Sufis and Sufi Life in Istanbul, Turkey
offered by supplier M05425 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
- 7
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 15
people
Destination(s):
Turkey
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Pilgrimage/Spirituality
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 150 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 350 Euro (EUR)
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The branch of Sufic mysticism practiced widely in contemporary Turkey is rooted in a man called Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, and is famous for its Whirling Dervish Tradition, where through rotating on the left foot by crossing over it with the right, the Dervish reaches a spinning intensity, rotating to the music that musicians play close by.
As we observe them they revolve with their necks out and their head leaning to the side, we sense that they are in love with their way of life. Sufism is a part of the Islamic religion because of its nature as a kind of transcendental metaphysics which accepts all religions as one and is founded upon universal and unconditional forgiveness.
Sufism conjures up the ancient Ottoman Empire, a plethora of senses, colors, foods, magic, palaces, harems, bejeweled daggers, mosques - traditional dress codes with doll clothes - turbans, pointy toed slippers, baggy trousers and tight fitting vests - everywhere everything decorated.
Idea: This tour gives the story of Sufism and their communities in Istanbul, Turkey, today. You will meet the Sufi community and their monastery. You will listen to their music. You will eye-witness the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Istanbul. This ceremony is presented every week.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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