A sect of Islam know as Sufism has provided the world a style of meditation that is captured by Cairo's Whirling Dervishes. The constant spinning leads to a meditative state in which they can come closer to God. Not only do the dancers whirl, but the muscians peform so that they show in Cairo's Islamic quarter is a ninety minute feast of sound and movement. Every Wednesday and Saturday at half eight (nine during Ramadan) this is something you really shouldn't miss if you visit Cairo.
One of the musicians, he is famous for his sense of fun when performing!
The first sufi dancer on stage.
Was spinning for twenty minutes.
At this point there are three dancers all twirling around each other.
