Abul Gheit Dervishes - El Sawy Cultural wheel 2011 دراويش ابو الغيط - ساقية الصاوي ٢٠١١

Darawish Abul Gheit Band, joined El Mastaba Center in 2011. The band is leaded by Ahmed El Shankahawy, and presents a mixture of Sufi and Zar music with special rhythms. The name Abul Gheit refers to Sheikh Hassan Al Ghitani, whose tomb is located in a small island in el Qaliyubia Governorate. Sheikh Abul Gheit was known for his Zikr nights and had lots of devoted dervishes and followers in the early 19th century. Abul Gheit dervishes had a repertoire of Sufi songs which sometimes refer to the dignities of their holy Sheikh. By time, their songs fused with the Egyptian and Sudanese Zar music, which was presented in Arab El Mohamady area. Darawish Abul Gheit are still known for their Zikr nights, they present two weekly sessions: Fridays in Abul Gheit village, and Mondays in el Matariyya area in Cairo. Admirers and followers, who attend the Zikr nights believe in the ability of this music in spiritual awakening and healing.
After joining El Mastaba, Darawish Abul Gheit Band performed for audiences in cultural centers and public squares throughout Egypt. Moreover, the band participated and presented Egypt in Beijing International Music Festival in 2012.
El Mastaba produced an album for Darawish Abul Gheit called “Tabib Legrah”