Dervish

Dervish, Darvesh, or Darwīsh (from , Darvīsh) in Islam is a type of Sufi.from Persian درویش, Darvīsh  via Turkish , , . 

It is someone living a Sufi Muslim ascetic way or "Tariqah". They are poor, and live simply. In this respect, dervishes are most similar to mendicant friars in Christianity,Mendicant friars depend on charity or Hindu/Buddhist/Jain sadhus.

 Whirling dervishes 

The whirling dance that is associated with dervishes is best known in the West by the performances of the Mevlevi order in Turkey. It is part of a ceremony known as the Sema. It is also done by other orders. The Sema is only one of many Sufi ceremonies performed to try to reach religious ecstasy (majdhb, fana). 

The name Mevlevi comes from the Persian poet Rumi, who was a dervish himself. This practice, though not intended as entertainment, has become a tourist attraction in Turkey.B. Ghafurov, "Todjikon", 2 vols., Dushanbe 1983-5Rumi Britannica.com

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