The Sufi Festival is a unique event which took place for the fifth year in the Negev Desert. Envisioned by musician Gil Ron Shama, the festival was established to shed light on the essence of the Sufi path, the mystical part of Islam, through music, dance, poetry, and workshops. Israel has a small but significant community of Dervishes, which express devotion through the ancient practice of whirling. (Photo by Laura Chiesa/Pacific Press)

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