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Military regimes favoring Islamic-oriented governments have dominated national politics since independence from the UK in 1956. Sudan was embroiled in two prolonged civil wars during most of the remainder of the 20th century. These conflicts were ro... [read more]
Military regimes favoring Islamic-oriented governments have dominated national politics since independence from the UK in 1956. Sudan was embroiled in two prolonged civil wars during most of the remainder of the 20th century. These conflicts were ro... [read more] Blog: Whirling Dervishes
Date: January 25th 2008
During our stay in Khartoum we had the opportunity to check out the "Whirling Dervishes". Every Friday the Sufi Muslims gather at the cemetery and take part in an interesting religous ceremony that involves lots of chanting and dancing. The idea being that the ceremony brings them closer to God. Some of the participants work themselves into such a trance by spinning and hopping around that they ... read more
Date: January 25th 2008
During our stay in Khartoum we had the opportunity to check out the "Whirling Dervishes". Every Friday the Sufi Muslims gather at the cemetery and take part in an interesting religous ceremony that involves lots of chanting and dancing. The idea being that the ceremony brings them closer to God. Some of the participants work themselves into such a trance by spinning and hopping around that they ... read more
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