Beginning with participants removing their black cloaks and getting their sikke hats kissed, this practice is disregarded by Bektashis and was inspired by Rumi's poetry.
This action was first completed in Konya to honor the Shebi Arus. This practice often occurs in zivarets and tekkes and was initially inspired by the pounding of a hammer. It includes a eulogy called the Nat-I-Serif, which is followed by a flute solo known as the taksim. This practice includes a walk named for a famous practicioner in which participants bow to one another in recognition of the three types of knowledge. Beginning with participants removing their black cloaks and getting their sikke hats kissed, this practice is disregarded by Bektashis and was inspired by Rumi's poetry. This action is performed during the Sema worship ceremony to imitate the movement of heavenly bodies. For 10 points, identify this action undertaken by Mevlevi Sufis, who are also known as Dervishes.
This action was first completed in Konya to honor the Shebi Arus.
Sufi whirling [accept Whirling Dervishes until "dervishes" is read]