Sama Ceremony

http://www.alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/files/uploads/400782-01.jpg

Title

Sama Ceremony

Subject

Mevleviyeh
Sufism
Sufi chants
Flags

Description

Several followers of the Mevlevi Order of Sufism, a branch of Islam, also known as Whirling Dervishes, perform during a Sama ceremony in order to practice dhikr, or remembrance of God.

Creator

Bestoy, A. Zeki

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

400782
Herrick, Reasoner Families Collection

Original Format

commercial print
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

19 x 24 cm