Darwesh Collection

Whirling dervishes, Turkey. Date: circa 1870

Thessaloniki - Dervishes, Lemonade Seller and foreign troops Date: circa 1916

Persian Dervishes. Darwesh or Dervish, as it is known in European languages, refers to members of Sufi Muslim ascetic religious Tariqahs - tariket

Damascus, Syria - Entrance to the House of Saint Ananias
Entrance to the House of Saint Ananias (also called Chapel of Saint Ananias) - an ancient underground structure in Damascus, Syria, alleged to be the remains of the home of Ananias of Damascus

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - A wandering Dervish Date: 1907

Sufi Sheikh - Turkish. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Damascus, Syria - Dervish Square Date: circa 1907

Turkish dervish, Turkey. Date: circa 1870

Thessaloniki, Greece, Turkish Cemetery Dervish Meeting House
Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Cemetery and Dervish Meeting House. Date: circa 1910s

Islamic School and Dervishes
Young boys and girls studying at an Islamic School and a pair of Dervishes. Date: 1905

Istanbul, Turkey - Mevlevi Dervishes, Porter, Apple Seller Date: 1898

Mevlevi Dervishes and Fishermen, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1897

Dervishes, Barber, Water Carriers, Fishmonger, Istanbul
Mevlevi Dervishes, Barber, Water Carriers, Fishmonger, Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1895

Dervish Meeting House at Eskisehir, Turkey
Dervish Meeting House (Tekke) at Eskisehir, Turkey. In Latin it was known as Dorylaeum. Founded by the Phrygians in c.1000 BC

Dervish Meeting House - Thessaloniki, Greece
Dervish Tekke (Meeting House) on Rue Ignatia at Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

A Dervish Leader
The Superior of the Derviches. Depicting a leader of the Dervishes. 1803

Caucasus - Dervish with swordfish sword
Caucasus - Derivish with swordfish sword and begging bowl. Darwesh or Dervish, as it is known in European languages, refers to members of Sufi Muslim ascetic religious Tariqahs - tariket

A Sudanese Musician and a Dervish, Morocco
A Sudanese Musician in full flight and a (possibly a Rifai) Turkish Dervish - both (rather oddly) in Morocco

Young Sudanese Dervish
A Young Sudanese Dervish, holding a dagger and grinning widely

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"Embracing the Mystical Whirlwind: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Darwesh" Step into a mesmerizing realm where spirituality and music intertwine, as two Whirling Dervishes gracefully spin in harmony with enchanting melodies. This captivating scene unfolds in Konya, Turkey, within the sacred Mosque & Turbe of Rumi, a burial building that echoes with centuries of devotion. Whirling dervishes hold an esteemed place in Turkish culture, their ethereal dance symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine. In Thessaloniki, Greece, we catch a glimpse of these mystical figures alongside a Lemonade Seller and foreign troops - an intriguing blend of tradition amidst worldly encounters. Venturing further eastward to Persia reveals another facet existence. Persian dervishes embody profound wisdom and humility as they navigate life's complexities through ascetic practices and self-reflection. In Damascus, Syria - a city steeped in history - we encounter multiple facets life. The House of Saint Ananias stands as an entrance to spiritual sanctuary while Dervish Mosques along Barada River emanate tranquility amid bustling streets. Dervish Square and Dervish Street serve as vibrant hubs where seekers gather to share stories and seek solace on their individual paths towards enlightenment. Traveling westward to Tashkent, Uzbekistan introduces us to wandering darweshes who traverse vast landscapes seeking inner peace amidst nomadic lifestyles. Their presence is both enigmatic and inspiring. Finally arriving at Morocco's Fez unveils yet another dimension – the grandeur of Mawlana Ahmad's Mosque and Mausoleum beckons pilgrims from far corners seeking blessings bestowed by this revered Sufi saint. These glimpses into the world leave us captivated by their unwavering dedication to spiritual exploration across diverse cultures.