Sheikh Hamad-al Nil Tomb
Every Friday, Sufi dervishes whirl around the tomb in a trance-like state as part of a sacred ritual called dhikr.

šŸ“œ Tomb of Sheikh Hamad-al Nil, a 19th-century Sufi leader in Omdurman, Sudan. Sufi dervishes perform a sacred ritual called dhikr here every Friday evening.

Why Go

āœØ Witness unique Sufi dhikr ritual
šŸ’ƒ Experience ecstatic dance and chanting
šŸ•Œ Visit a significant sacred space
šŸ¤© Be swept along with the electric atmosphere

Why Avoid

šŸ¤¼ Fights can break out among belligerent adherents

Tips

šŸ—£ļø A local guide is recommended for best experience
ā° Ceremony begins around 4:30 PM

Hours

šŸ•’ Every Friday evening, ceremony starts around 4:30 PM.

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