Honorable Mention
Colours of Us
DESCRIPTION
The annual celebration of "Sitti Mariam" the nobel sufi lady of Khatmiyyah sect in Sinkat town in east Sudan; a three days feast ending by the first Thursday of Rajab (month of Hijri calender). During Sitti Mariam lifetime, (1870 - 1952), the celebration was an annual meeting to assist the followers of the sect, and especially the needy, whom she cared mostly about.The most bold celebration feature of eastern Sudan tribes who follow khatimyyah sect is the women colourful toub, and men traditional white Jalabiya outfit.
AUTHOR
Hisham Karouri is an IT-graduate, whose interest in photography turned froma hobby into a profession the more he immersed himself in the field. More
than 10 years ago, Hisham started to work as a professional photographer
specializing in commercials, landscapes, architecture and portraits.
