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Thousands turn out to see this each Friday evening

This mausoleum in Omdurman belongs to one of 19th century Qadiriyyah leaders, Hamad Al Nil.

Growing hair is a common practice among the dervishes, some keep it in dreadlocks while others just let it loose.

The ceremony is not all about devotional chanting, it is also a social and communal gathering where food is served for the needy.

The throngs of men push in closer each time.

At the close of the ceremony, just before sunset, one of the dervishes walks round the gathered audience with frankincense - which is considered to be a type of blessing to the faithful.

Eye contact.. one on one

Although Sudan is in many ways a male-dominated society, women find themselves a place in the crowd. They gather in one corner wearing bright, colorful robes. See rear of photo.

Just outside the circle where the Whirling Dervishes are participating is a small market or souk

Men working come outside of the business to pray for the evening prayers

Our travel group having dinner in a local restaurant in Khartoum. We ate outside iin a garden i of a traditional Lebanese Restaurant named Assaha

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