Sufi Whirling in Palestine: Sur Baher Primary School

When I was offered the opportunity to present my Sufi Whirling performance at Sur Baher's primary school, I jumped at the chance. I love working with kids; performing for over 500 was a true pleasure.

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Along with my band, headed by Mr. Ahmed Abu Sal'oom from Al Sanabil Theater in Jerusalem, for the occasion, we performed for over an hour in the school's outdoor courtyard.

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Sur Baher is a Palestinian neighborhood on the southeastern outskirts of Jerusalem with a population of over 15,000.

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The school invited us to celebrate Prophet Mohammed's birthday, and we performed traditional devotional music adorned with the Prophet.

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Devotional songs are hymns that accompany religious observances and rituals. Devotional music is a form of communion, prayer, and meditation sung over a prolonged period to give participants a mystical experience.