IN PICTURES: The Sufi dancers of Egypt

Adel Hamouda playing with el-Sagat (MEE/Belal Darder)

A line of dancers whirl around surrounded by drummers (MEE/Belal Darder)

A dancer whirling around surrounded by drummers (MEE/Belal Darder)

A dancer whirling around (MEE/Belal Darder)

A child takes part in the dancing (MEE/Belal Darder)

Children whirl around (MEE/Belal Darder)

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Performers play instrumental music on the naai (MEE/Belal Darder)

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