Religion in Turkey

Whirling Dervishes – The Sufi Sema Ceremony of Turkey

The Sema ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes is a sacred Sufi ritual originating in Konya, Turkey, founded by the followers of the 13th-century mystic poet Rumi. This meditative spinning dance represents a spiritual journey toward divine truth and union with the Creator, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.