Sultani Nevruz: the birthday of Imam Ali and the first day of spring

The dervishes walk the path of Sufism, carried by resonant chants and moments of spiritual trial. Yet the blades are real.

They belong to the Rufai Tariqa, one of the many brotherhoods of Prizren. In an act of devotion and to affirm the authority of the Sheikh, they perform Faqiri rites.

More than a ritual display, these moments embody a deep and tangible faith in God.