A family of Sufi Dervish dancers in Syria - in pictures

The Sufi whirling ritual sees performers twirl to the hypnotic rhythm of prayer

Sufi Dervish dancer Anas Al Kharrat, 3, gets help with donning his costume at his home in the Shahgur district of the old city of Syria's capital Damascus. AFP

Sufi Dervish dancer Anas Al Kharrat, 3, gets help with donning his costume at his home in the Shahgur district of the old city of Syria's capital Damascus. AFP

May 11, 2021

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