Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Hodjapasha (Hocapasha) Culture Center: A Spiritual Journey in Istanbul

If you’re looking for an unforgettable cultural experience in Istanbul, the Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Hocapasha Culture Center is a must-see. This mesmerizing performance offers a glimpse into the mystical traditions of Sufism, set in a beautifully restored 15th-century Ottoman bathhouse. What is the
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Remembering Rumi: How he inspired the East and the West
BY AMIR SÜLEYMAN

Listen to the reed how it tells a tale, complaining of separations– Saying, “Ever since I was parted from the reed-bed, my lament has caused man and woman to moan. I want a bosom torn severance, that I may unfold the
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