The whirling Turkish dances are known as the Whirling Dervishes. This traditional dance is part of the Sufi practice, specifically from the Mevlevi Order, a mystical branch of Islam founded by the followers of the Persian poet Rumi. The dance, called Sema, is a form of spiritual meditation where dervishes spin in a trance-like state, symbolizing a journey of spiritual ascent towards divine love. Their flowing white robes represent purity, while the spinning motion reflects the cosmic dance of th