[1][2][3] In late 17th century, Chepni living around Rumkale were known to be settled and would ransack the localities of Pazarcık and Keferdiz,[4][5] a practice inherited from their nomadic past.

In certain days of the year, people from the vicinity of Besni, Marash, Sakçagözü, Islahiye, and Barak villages would travel to the city for traditional celebrations.

Visitors then kiss the hand of the Chepni Dede, who would arrive the same day, bring presents, and take part in recreational activities.

The visitors then would take some of the water from the tekke's well home, since it is considered as holy as the Zamzam Well in Mecca.

[9] Chepni of Rumkale namely belong to Dede Garkın and Musa Kâzım Ocaks.