The Halre Ritual of the Kasnazani Kurdish Dervishes. This ritual, performed by Kurdish dervishes belonging to the Kasnazani branch of the Qadiriyya order, is known as "Jahri (vocal) Dhikr" or "Halre." The Kurdish dervishes stand shoulder to shoulder to form a large circle and, to the rhythm of the def, rhythmically nod their heads up and down. While these movements may appear to be a hypnotic dance from the outside, they actually help the dervishes forget the world and enter a deep state of tran
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The Halre Ritual of the Kasnazani Kurdish Dervishes. This ritual, performed by Kurdish dervishes belonging to the Kasnazani branch of the Qadiriyya order, is known as "Jahri (vocal) Dhikr" or "Halre." The Kurdish dervishes stand shoulder to shoulder to form a large circle and, to the rhythm of the def, rhythmically nod their heads up and down. While these movements may appear to be a hypnotic dance from the outside, they actually help the dervishes forget the world and enter a deep state of tran
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