Group of Fakirs
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Group of Fakirs |
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1881 |
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B Simpson |
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"Fakir means poor. they are sufis and they sing and praise the Prophet. They have long hair and beards. They are not usual beggars. They are called 'Dervish'. They don't normally have houses or family, they dedicate their lives to the love of God and are fed by people. They are given money by people for singing songs... they live in towns and holy places like mosques." Moheb , Journalist. |
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