750 Whirling Dervishes Perform Spectacular Sama in Istanbul
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Konya Metropolitan Municipality jointly organized a spectacular Sama performance in Istanbul, to mark the 750th anniversary of the death of Rumi.
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In Konya, the Mevlana Poetry Festival Commemorates the 750th Anniversary of the Reunion
The "13th Mevlana Poetry Festival," which will be held on an international status this year, will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, at 8:00 PM in the Mevlana Rose Garden.
Konya's Iconic Kubbe-i Hadra Reopens After Restoration
The Kubbe-i Hadra, known as the "Green Dome", of the Mevlana Museum, which has become a symbol of Konya, has reopened to visitors after the most comprehensive restoration in its history.
Commemoration Night for Rumi Held on His 750th Anniversary
A commemoration ceremony for Mevlana was held on the 750th anniversary of his death.
Konya Mevlana Museum Takes the Spotlight as Most Visited Site in Turkey's Cultural and Historical Treasures
The Konya Mevlana Museum, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is a historical site, became the most visited museum in the first 7 months of 2023 with a total of 1,664,437 visitors.
Poetry Competition Organized for Mevlana
The World Mevlana Foundation is organizing an award-winning poetry competition in honor of the 750th anniversary of Hazrat Mevlana's passing.
Konya Dedicates 190 Varieties of Roses to Rumi
As part of the 750th anniversary of the death of Hazrat Mevlana, 190 varieties of roses are being grown on an area of 14,000 square meters in the Karatay district of Konya.
Konya Participates in the 5th International Theater Festival with the Play "Barsisa"
The Konya Metropolitan Municipality City Theater participated in the 5th International Theater Festival with a play called "Barsisa," prepared in commemoration of the 750th anniversary of Hazrat Mevlana's union with the divine and the Year of Mevlana.
Mesmerizing Open-Air Sama Ceremony Enchants in Konya
Sama programs organized by Konya Metropolitan Municipality are attracting great interest. Last night, a magnificent Sama ritual took place in the open air at Mevlana Rose Garden."
The Secret of the Stone in the Garden of Konya's Mevlana Museum
In the garden of the Mevlana Museum in Konya, there is an elliptical-shaped stone. And there are many legends surrounding that stone.
Visitor influx to the Mevlana Museum!
The Mevlana Museum, where the tomb of the Turkish-Islamic philosopher Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi is located, was visited by approximately 1.2 million visitors in the first 5 months of the year.
Rumi's teachings brought to life in the "Barsisa" play
The Konya Metropolitan Municipality City Theater, which has won the admiration of art lovers with its quality plays, presented the play "Barsisa" in memory of the 750th anniversary of the passing of Mevlana.