International reading guide

Şeb-i Arus

17 December: remembering reunion.

A contemporary AI illustration for Şeb-i Arus, not a historical record of a ceremony.

This page is the international reading edition. You can also read the detailed Turkish original. Turkish original

The wedding night

Şeb-i Arus is associated with understanding Rumi’s death as a spiritual reunion. His death on 17 December 1273 is commemorated each year. This interpretation belongs alongside the Sufi ideas of return to the divine beloved and reunion.

Commemorations in Konya

Commemorative programs in Konya may include Sema, music and cultural events. Confirm each year’s exact dates, venues and ticket information with official organizers. A previous year’s program should not be treated as the current schedule.

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