Home - Istanbul Rentals - Hotels in Istanbul & Turkey - Rent a Car - Turkey Tours - Istanbul Tours - Services - Contact

SUFIS AND SUFISM TOUR

SUFIS AND SUFISM TOUR = 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  them 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 apart from 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 insences, 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.

 Please write us for the exact days.Also let us know if you are interested in learning the Whirling Dervishes dance, or meet dancers in person.

Each week in Istanbul there is a ceremony of the whirling dervishes. If you are interested you may read  JGreene's  article
If you want so see some Sufi music,clothes,costumes,cd,dvd,film,video,paintings,photos,pics. Click here