THE ROLE OF ZIYARATS IN THE SUFI PILGRIMAGE PRACTICES OF FEMALE MURIDS IN INGUSHETIA
History, Archeology and Ethnography of the Caucasus March 30, 2026 Makka S.-G. Albogachieva
This article investigates the role of ziyarats (shrines dedicated to saints) within the Sufi pilgrimage practices of female murids in Ingushetia. The study aims to identify the specific characteristics of the religious experiences of these women, analyzing their motivations, ritual practices, and the social significance of their journeys. Central focus is placed on female religious activity...