Sufism in Pakistan

SEHWAN SHARIF, PAKISTAN - SEPTEMBER 2006: A group of dervishes (Malangs) waiting to greet their sufi master (Pir), Sheikh Akhtar Hussein Pirzada, titled as Noor Ali Shah, at the entrance of a special room where he changes into his ceremonial dress known as Dastar, September, 2006 in Sehwan Sharif, Pakistan. Devotees of different sect of religion choose different cloting. some dervishes known as malangs and followers of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, wear red as he was wearing red all his life. Lal shahbaz Qalandar a 13th century Sufi Master worshiped alike by Hindus and Muslims. Born as Seyed Shah Hussain (Usman) Marandi, he later on titled as Lal (red) Shahbaz ( Falcon) Qalandar (as he belonged to Qalandria order of sufism). (Photo by Reza/Getty Images)