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(also spelled Dhamal or Dewran ) is the central ritual dance of the Kurdish Alevi community, distinct from the semah of Turkish Alevis or the Sama of Mevlevi Sufis (Whirling Dervishes). The word itself is believed to derive from the Kurdish or Persian root meaning "to spin" or "to be in a state of circular motion."

For centuries, Kurdish Alevis have faced persecution—first from the Ottoman Empire, which viewed their practices as heresy, and later from various nation-states seeking to homogenize their populations. Cemevis were often destroyed, and Dhamaal was driven underground. dhamaal kurdish

In the diverse tapestry of Middle Eastern spiritual traditions, few practices are as visually arresting and emotionally profound as the of the Kurdish Alevis. Often misunderstood by outsiders as simply "whirling" or "dancing," Dhamaal is, in fact, a deeply complex ritual of unity, remembrance, and cosmic love. (also spelled Dhamal or Dewran ) is the