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The Whirling Dervishes Of Khartoum, Sudan
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The Whirling Dervishes Of Khartoum, Sudan

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Justin • 2 Comments

Something really not to miss around Khartoum is the gathering of the Whirling Dervishes at the Hamed al Nil mosque every Friday until the sun goes down. This Sufi order gathers together in the cemetery around the mosque to sing, chant and whirl in the dust wearing colorful patchwork clothes. Everyone stands in a huge … Continue reading →

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