Author: TiffanySkrabanek

“… the semazen begins the Sema, which consists of four  selams or musical movements. Each selam has its own distinct rhythm, and explores different religious themes. The semazen opens both arms to the sides and revolves from right to left, expressing his embrace of the entire universe. With an open palm, the semazen’s right had is then extended upwards, thus indicating his reception of God’s beneficence. As for the left hand, it is extended downwards to indicate the distribution of these divine gifts to all mankind.”

from: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/whirling-dervish-dance-002943

https://www.learnreligions.com/steps-of-hajj-2004318

“It is the largest annual gathering of human beings on earth, with approximately 3 million people gathering each year for 3 to 5 days between the 8th and 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Muslim calendar.”

In the link, there are descriptions of each step of the pilgrimage accompanied with beautiful imagery.