Born in 1207 in Wakhsh to learned theologians. Escaped Mongol invasion and settled in Konya. Became professor in religious sciences at age 24. Founded Mawlawi Sufi order after meeting Shamsuddin of Tabriz
Rumi was a poet who gave new perspectives on the world. His teachings continue to inspire public today. Life is a balance of holding on and letting go
Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. Born in Balkh in 1207, died in Konya in 1273. His full name was Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi
Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) was born in Afghanistan and lived in Iconium, Turkey. He founded the Order of the Whirling Dervishes and wrote three major works. His Mathnawi-i-Manawi contains six books of poetry and mystical imagery
Born in Balkh in 1207 to Islamic preacher Bahauddin Walad. Moved to Iran, then Baghdad, then Karaman, then Konya. Studied under Burhan ud-Din Muhaqqiq Termazi for nine years
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