🇪🇬 The Whirling Dervish Show at Wekalet El Ghouri

🌀 Where spinning becomes prayer, and music lifts souls to the divine Essential Info 📍 Location: Opposite Khan el-Khalili (tell Uber "Wekalet El Ghouri Sufi Show") 🎟️ Tickets: • 90 EGP for foreigners (cash only, exact change!) • Box office opens at 6:30PM – grab front-row seats! ⏳ Duration: 7:00-8:30PM (Wed & Sat only) The Unforgettable Performance 🎶 Three Acts of Ecstasy: 1️⃣ Traditional Takht Ensemble: Oud, qanun & mesmerizing percussion 2️⃣ Sufi Chanting: Ancient hymns that vibrate in your chest 3️⃣ The Whirling: Dervishes spin 60+ mins non-stop (like human galaxies!) Secrets Behind the Skirts 🤯 Mind-Blowing Details: • 13th-century Turkish origin: The dance is called Sama ("listening to God") • Cosmic symbolism: Each rotation mirrors planets orbiting the sun ☀️ • Hidden hydrology: They spin atop a medieval camel-watering trough! • Hand gestures: Right palm up (receiving grace), left down (sharing it) Pro Tips 📵 Photo Rule: No flash during sacred sections 👗 Dress Code: Shoulders/knees covered (respect the spiritual vibe) 🍵 Pre-show: Sip hibiscus tea at nearby El Horreya Café #CairoAfterDark #SufiMagic