Whirling Dervish

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Title

Whirling Dervish

Subject

Mevleviyeh
Sufism
Sufi chants

Description

Portrait of a Whirling Dervish of the Mevlevi Order of Sufism, a branch of Islam, in traditional apparel including a fez. Followers whirl during Sama ceremonies as a form of dhikr or remembrance of God.

Creator

Bestoy, A. Zeki

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

400781
Herrick, Reasoner Families Collection

Original Format

commercial print
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

24 x 19 cm