Mevlana Jalaluddin - Mevlana to be commemorated in London

Mevlana Jalalludin Mohammad (~~Rumi~~)(Balkhi)

Jalalludin Mohammad, the Persian Sufi poet and Mystic was born in Balkh - in the north-eastern provinces of Persia(Iran), present day Afghanistan – 800 years ago. He is also known as "~~Rumi~~", "Balkhi", “Mevlana”, "Mowlavi", "Molavi", "Mowlana", "Molana" and "Maulana". He was the son of Baha'u-'d-Din, who decided to leave Balkh when Mevlana was about 5. The family traveled to Baghdad, to Mecca on pilgrimage, and to Damascus. They eventually settled at Konya (in present day Turkey). In Konya, Mevlana lived the rest of his life.

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Mevlana to be commemorated in London

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:42:22

Lotfi, Iran's living musical legend, is going to sing the mystical poetry of Mowlavi in London to commemorate The Year of Mowlavi.

The concert, which is organized by the Iran Heritage Foundation and the Nava Art Group, will be held in Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, on October 28.

Mohammad-Reza Lotfi, one of Iran's most well-known vocalists, will be accompanied by Tonbak (Persian goblet drum) and Daf (percussion instrument) played by Mohammad Qavihelm.

Qavihelm, the Iranian-French artist, has accompanied many of the grand maestros of classical and traditional Persian music. The two friends have worked together for over 20 years.

Musicians and artists of all genres have been inspired by mystic poems of Jalaleddin Mohammad Balkhi or Mowlavi (known as Rumi in the West). The poet transcends all cultural, religious and language barriers, unifying millions of people of all ages and nationalities.

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Mevlana’s 800th Birth Anniversary

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated 2007 as the Year of Mevlana Jalalludin to mark the prominent Iranian poet’s 800th birth anniversary. Special ceremonies are going to be held in different countries. (esp Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan)

How Mevlana became “Mevlana”?

Jalalludin was about 37 when Shams entered Konya. Shams, a wandering dervish, became Mevlana’s mentor. Mevlana was deeply touched by Shams’ thoughts. He, who was a teacher of religion and a highly attained mystic before, became an inspired poet and a great lover of humanity after meeting Shams.

Modern Man and the Message of Mevlana

Morality is lost in the life of today’s man. Mevlana is one of the few great men of literature and meditation, who have invited people to live a moral life in all of their works. What Mevlana said 800 years ago is still new to the man of 21st century. This is why his works are still being translated to different languages.

Mevlana Works

Mevlana’s major work is Masnavi-e Manavi (Spiritual Couplets). other books: Diwan-e Shams-e Tabriz-i (The Works of Shams of Tabriz - named in honor of Mevlana’s great friend and inspiration), Fihi Ma Fih (In It What's in It), Majalis-i Sab'a (Seven Sessions), Robai’yat (the couplets), Makateb (the written pieces)

Mevlana Death

The poet passed away at the age of 68. Konya was all in black. Even Christians and Jewish people of the city mourned for him. Mevlana was buried beside his father in Konya, Turkey. A tomb was built for the great Sufi poet and remains a sacred site that is visited by visitors from every part of the world.

Mevlana is not ~~Rumi~~

Jalalludin Mohammad was born in Balkh - in the north-eastern provinces of Persia (Iran), present day Afghanistan. His father Baha'u-'d-Din decided to leave Balkh. After a long travel, they eventually settled at Konya. Mevlana's Work are in Persian, so he is a part of Persian Culture, not other Cultures.

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