The Dervishes of Kurdistan
Description
Describes the rituals and beliefs of the Qadiri Dervishes, Kurds who live along the border between Iran and Iraq. Explores the intertwining of religious and political power in the culture.
Runtime
54 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
1987
Database
Alexander Street
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