Rumi Day

Rumi Day is a wonderful holiday dedicated to the life and work of the poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, also known simply as Rumi. The modern world cannot be imagined without poetry; it is the soul of the world, expressing its feelings and emotions. Such talent has always been highly valued, so it is not surprising that a day dedicated to a brilliant poet has appeared on the calendar.

History

The poet Rumi was born on September 30, 1207. His parents were Persians living on the eastern border of the Persian Empire, in what is now Afghanistan. Rumi grew up, received an education, and led a bright and eventful life. He was a nobleman, a lawyer, an excellent scholar, and a theologian. In the middle of the 13th century, Rumi met Shams, a wandering saint, and they lived together. The departure of Shams struck Rumi hard; he was devastated, and as a result, his eldest son brought the saint back from Syria. When Shams was killed, Rumi fell into a state of despair, and the pain turned into poetry – he wrote more than 70,000 works.

Interesting Facts

• Rumi spent about 15 years creating a collection dedicated to his mentor, Shams.
• Despite the fact that the poet died in 1273, his memory still lives on.
• Rumi wrote on various topics; his works touch upon religion, life, and death.
• Admirers of his poetry include Madonna and Philip Glass. Madonna has even recorded Rumi’s poems, which she recites herself.

How to take part

Read the works of this Persian poet; many of them are called eternal poetry. Organize a party dedicated to the poet’s work, read them, and share facts about his life. Write about it on social media, sharing interesting facts.

When is Rumi Day in 2024?

Rumi Day is observed on September 30 each year.

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