(CNN)-- The dance of the Whirling Dervishes is not only a sight to behold ... as the Whirling Dervishes are officially known, is a Sufi movement founded in the 13th century after the death of ...

The Maq’ad of Sultan Qaitbey, a cultural centre located within this Mamluk site, hosted three women who stand out in dancing the Mawlawiyya, a Sufi dance traditionally reserved for men.

Then the Taliban took over. The Taliban sees Sufi whirling dervishes as against Islamic law. Fahima Mirzaei had no choice but to run. This is the story of her escape. This is part of the ...

Then the Taliban took over. The Taliban sees Sufi whirling dervishes as against Islamic law. Fahima Mirzaei had no choice but to run. This is the story of her escape. This is part of the ...