Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated nationwide. Republic Day commemorates the founding of the Turkish Republic. Ashura celebrates Imam Hussein's martyrdom in July/August. Victory Day honours the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922. Labour and Solidarity Day celebrates workers on May 1st
Born in Belh in 1207 AD to Sultan-ul Ulema Bahaeddin Veled. Moved to Konya in 1220 with family after Mongol invasions. Learned philosophy and mysticism from his father at age 23. Studied at Aleppo and Damascus universities
Konya hosts annual Şeb-i Arûs festival honouring Mevlana in December. Festival celebrates 13th century Persian poet Rumi's teachings. Thousands gather to commemorate Rumi's life and teachings
Born in Balkh in 1207, Mevlana's father Bahaddin Veled fled Mongol persecution. Family arrived in Konya in 1228 at Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat's invitation. Became teacher in Konya schools after father's death in 1231
Mevlana Season 2 continues the story of famous poet and philosopher Mevlana Rumi. Series explores themes of love, spirituality, and enlightenment. Season 2 delves deeper into Mevlana's life and teachings
Known as Iconium during antiquity and Seljuk times. Became capital of Seljuk Sultanate of Rum in 11th century. Underwent decline after 1832, flourished under Ottoman rule. Population reached 2.3 million in 2023, making it sixth most populous in Turkey