In Mevlevi tradition, music is the key to understanding eternity and the sign of having a ‘soul’. When the semah begins, the first movement is not the whirling dervishes coming out and returning, but the meeting of the ney player’s lips with the ney player.
The Mevlana Museum is visited by 10,000 to 15,000 people every day.
The tall, light brown hats worn by the whirling dervishes are as captivating as the graceful, elliptical dance performed in honor of the Sufi poet and mystic, Rumi.
The MODEM Modern and Contemporary Arts Center in Debrecen hosts "Rumi Dreams," a digital exhibition by renowned Turkish media artist Refik Anadol.
Located in the Karatay district of Konya, the Mevlana Rose Garden is a beautiful and peaceful place that attracts visitors with its visual feast and tranquil atmosphere.
Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi's clothes, which had been kept in special boxes for years, are now on display at the Mevlana Museum in Konya. The team working under the Mevlana Museum Directorate has meticulously restored Rumi's garments made of cotton and silk.
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced that they hosted nearly 4 million visitors in museums and historical sites in the first three months of 2024.
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.
Dr. Mansour Malik, the author of the book "Rumi - The Power of Love" and also a diplomat and lawyer, visited the Meram Museum.
The Mevlana Museum became a popular destination for citizens during the 9-day Eid al-Adha holiday.
During Rumi’s time, a group of disciples gathered around him and in his madrasa. These disciples attended Rumi’s lectures and conversations without being affiliated with any official sect.
The 796th anniversary of Rumi and his family's arrival in Konya is being celebrated with various events.
