The men who spin towards God

Uploaded: 2017-09-26T14:33:36Z
Duration: 1 min 56 s
Description: White robes, endless spinning -- that's all many of us know about the Whirling Dervishes. Discover the deep symbolism of their rituals and why they believe twirling can be transcendent.

Konya, Turkey

Updated 1437 GMT (2237 HKT) September 26, 2017

Konya, Turkey (CNN)White robes, endless spinning -- that's all many of us know about the Whirling Dervishes. Discover the deep symbolism of their rituals and why they believe twirling can be transcendent.