Turkish Alevi people visit the tomb of Haci Bektas Veli, a thirteenth century Bektashi dervish, in central...
Turkish Alevi people visit the tomb of Haci Bektas Veli, a thirteenth century Bektashi dervish, in the central Anatolian town of Hacibektas, August 15, 2009. Tens of thousands of Alevis visit Hacibektas, a sacred center for Alewite Islam and a center of pilgrimage for communities who follow the teachings of Haci Bektas Veli. Picture taken August 15, 2009. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY SOCIETY RELIGION)