Whirling in Arizona

By Adams Oksuz - Explorer News - Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Saturday, March 3, 2007

Foundation for Intercultural Dialogue and Global Cultural Connections presents the Legendary Whirling Dervishes of Turkey.
The event titled as " Whirling World: A Mystical Performance by the Whirling Dervishes of Rumi and a Classical Sufi Music Concert" will take place in Tucson at UA on April 7, 2007.

The Order of the Whirling Dervishes is one branch of the vast Sufi tradition of Islam. Sufism espouses a moderate interpretation of Islam, which focuses on tolerance which is very much relevant to the social and political realities of today.

The ritual performed by the Order of the Whirling Dervishes has come to symbolize the tolerance and love in the hearts and minds of millions throughout the world. The mystical performance by Whirling Dervishes features the revolving dance of the dervishes cloaked in long white robes accompanied by spiritual Sufi music performed live on traditional instruments dating back to the time of Rumi from 13th century, AC.

About Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue: The Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue (FID) is an independent and non-profit organization established in 2004 in two branches, Phoenix and Tucson, by a group of people, including engineers, educators, and students.

As the name implies, our primary goal is to promote dialogue, mutual respect, and cooperation among different cultures and faiths that make up our society. Even though the founders of FID are mostly Turkish Americans, everyone who shares the same passion is very much welcome to join us.

FID is currently standing up with the financial support of our members and donations from the gracious members of our community. All of our staff are volunteers who are excited with the idea of inter-cultural dialogue http://www.fidtucson.org/

To buy tickets: www.uapresents.org