The Song of the Bektashi
'The Night of 40 Martyrs' is one of the most important rituals of the mystical Bektashi dervishes. This is the first time this ritual has been completely caught on camera.
'The Night of 40 Martyrs' is one of the most important rituals of the mystical Bektashi dervishes. This is the first time this ritual has been completely caught on camera.
'The Night of 40 Martyrs' is one of the most important rituals of the mystical Bektashi dervishes. This is the first time this ritual has been completely caught on camera.
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