An exorcism ritual/ceremonial trance dance of North Africa.
Originally an exorcism ritual from the Sudan, but also popular among the poor of Egypt, involving trance dance possession.
Ceremonial trance dance of North Africa. Involves a lot of head swinging and a really sore neck the next day. My zar hangover feels exactly like my old Morbid Angel concert hangover used to feel, but the Zar head motion is swirlier and less headbangy than the heavy metal one.