It was founded by his son Sultan Veled, his student Çelebi Hüsameddin and his grandson Ulu Arif Çelebi in order to pass on the teachings of Mevlana to future generations, and later it was administered by Makam Çelebi, who was chosen from among the Çelebis…
On the occasion of the 795th anniversary of Rumi and his family's arrival from Karaman to Konya, the 5th International Love and Peace Walk will be held from April 27 to May 3, 2023.
Sufi music has emerged as a form of therapy for mental health patients in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, where nearly 1.8 million people were suffering from mental distress, according to a survey conducted by Doctors Without Borders a few years ago.
Thousands of citizens in Konya filled Mevlana Square early in the morning to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer.
The most important change in Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's life was his encounter with Shams Tabrizi. Mevlana, who had been engaged in lectures and sermons in madrasahs and mosques until that date, underwent a change after meeting with Shams.
In an exclusive interview with Duke University Professor of Islamic Studies Omid Safi, he answered questions about Mevlana Jalaladdin Rumi's works and how they are perceived today.
According to the data from the Center Directorate of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's Revolving Fund Enterprise (DÖSİMM), museums and historical sites affiliated with the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums hosted 30 million 932 thousand…
The writer's visit to Konya to see Mevlana: Konya, Mevlana Tomb, Whirling Dervishes, and Delicious Cuisine…
‘You were born with wings. Why prefer to crawl through life?’ - Rumi
The circular issued by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the celebration of 2023 as the "Year of Mevlana" was welcomed with joy in Konya, where the tomb of Mevlana is located.
Ebru artist Fatma Betül Koyuncu has been inspired by the teachings of Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi and has been creating water marbling art for 20 years, keeping her art alive by producing new works with the motto of Mevlana's poem "New Things Must Be Said".
A significant attraction for visitors from around the world is the magic of meditation performed by the whirling dervishes, a form of dance where these dervishes spin to let go of their ego and worldly desire.
