Istanbul Whirling Dervish Ceremony, A Mystical Sufi Experience
Overview
The Whirling Dervish ceremony in Istanbul is a mesmerizing and captivating spiritual practice that has been going on for centuries. It is an ancient Sufi ritual that originated in the 13th century with the founding of the Mevlevi Order by the Persian poet Rumi.
The ceremony takes place in a mystical setting, usually in a beautiful and ornate hall known as a tekke. The tekke is adorned with carpets, candles, and other symbolic objects that set the ambiance for the event. The audience gathers in anticipation, eager to witness the profound and mystical experience that is about to unfold.
The Whirling Dervishes, also known as semazen, are dressed in traditional white robes, symbolizing purity and detachment from material belongings. They wear tall felt hats called sikkes, representing the tombstones of the ego, which they remove before performing the dance. The dervishes enter the hall in a procession, creating an ethereal atmosphere as they slowly take their places.
What's Included
- Entry/Admission - Hodjapasha Cultural Center
- Bottled water
- Multi National Booklet
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Hodjapasha
Hocapasa HamamI Sk. No:3 D:B, Istanbul 34410, Turkiye
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 7 years of age are not allowed
- Operated by a business
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Entry/Admission - Hodjapasha Cultural Center.
- Bottled water.
- Multi National Booklet.
- Food.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Whirling Dervish Ceremony, A Mystical Sufi Experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Entry/Admission - Hodjapasha Cultural Center
- Bottled water
- Multi National Booklet
- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 7 years of age are not allowed
- Operated by a business
