How Rumi Came to Konya
The arrival of Jalal al-Din Rumi in Konya marks a turning point not only in his personal journey but also in the spiritual history of Anatolia.
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Konya Marks 797th Anniversary of Rumi’s Arrival
The 797th anniversary of the arrival of Rumi and his family in Konya is being celebrated with various events.
What Did Rumi Eat and Drink?
What did Rumi, an exceptional figure who has influenced not only the Turkish environment but also the whole world from east to west since the 13th century, eat and drink, and how did this wise man eat?
Mevlevi Perspective on Women
When discussing women in the Mevlevi tradition, it is useful to look at the role of women in Mevlevi, their status, their value as a wife, mother and, above all, as a human being.
Thousands Fill Mevlana Square for the Eid
Thousands of citizens in Konya gathered at Mevlana Square early in the morning to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer.
Esin Çelebi: “Women used to Whirl”
Esin Çelebi Bayru, the 22nd generation granddaughter of Rumi and Vice President of the International Mevlana Foundation, stated that people need Rumi's messages of love, unity and solidarity.
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Organized Whirling Dervish Ceremony in TRNC
As part of its Ramadan events, Konya Metropolitan Municipality organized a Sufi music performance and a whirling dervish ceremony in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Meaningful Night in Kulu
Konya Metropolitan Municipality organized a Sema ceremony in Kulu as part of Ramadan events.
Konya Brings Sufi Spirit to Kahramanmaraş
Konya Metropolitan Municipality organized a Sema ceremony and a Sufi music concert in Kahramanmaraş as part of its Ramadan events.
Shams and Rumi: A Spiritual Meeting in Konya
The site where Rumi and Shams met on November 30, 1244, features a monument called "Meracel Bahrain." Professor Dr. Ali Temizel, Director of the Mevlana Research Institute at Selcuk University (SU), stated that the meeting of Rumi and Shams-i Tabriz is…
Konya Invites Guests to Sema Ceremony at Mevlana Center!
Konya Metropolitan Municipality organizes Sema performances at the Mevlana Cultural Center four days a week, from Monday to Thursday.
Shams Tabrizi: Rumi’s Spiritual Mentor
The most significant turning point in Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's life was his meeting with Shams Tabrizi. Prior to this encounter, Mevlana had been focused on giving lectures and sermons in madrasahs and mosques, but his life took a transformative shift after…