Ceremonies commemorating 13th-century mystic Rumi held in central Turkey

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  • Title: Ceremonies commemorating 13th-century mystic Rumi held in central Turkey
  • Date: 12th December 2021
  • Summary: SHOTLIST: 1. ATTENDEES AT MEVLANA CULTURE CENTER IN KONYA WHERE COMMEMORATION CEREMONIES HELD FOR RUMI 2. QURAN BEING RECITED 3. VARIOUS OF TURKISH MUSICIAN, AHMET OZHAN, SINGING SUFI MUSIC 4. ATTENDEES 5. SUFI MUSIC BAND 6. ATTENDEES APPLAUDING 7. VARIOUS OF RITUAL OF WHIRLING DERVISHES 8. ATTENDEES WATCHING SEMA 9. VARIOUS OF RITUAL OF WHIRLING DERVISHES 10. ATTENDEES WATCHING 11. WIDE SHOT OF WHIRLING DERVISHES KONYA, TURKEY (DEC. 12, 2021) (AAVN - ACCESS ALL) SCRIPT Commemoration ceremonies are held in central Turkey marking the 748th anniversary of the passing of Mevlana Jalaluddin al-Rumi – known in the West as Rumi – a 13th-century mystic, poet, and philosopher whose influence carries down to our day. Backed by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, 10 days of commemoration ceremonies are held in the city of Konya, where Rumi is buried, with the participation of scores of local and foreign guests. The passing of Rumi on Dec. 17, 1273, is known as Seb-i Arus – or the wedding night, a reference to Rumi's reunion with God. A great variety of events are held during the ceremonies, including symposiums, exhibits, and workshops, as well as the famous ritual of the whirling dervishes. Fahri Ozcakil, head of the Islamic Sufism music association in Konya, said the performers have been holding Sema programs every weekend this year.
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