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As part of the international events marking the 752nd anniversary of the death of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, a large number of visitors have been gathering at the Mevlana Museum in Konya, underscoring the enduring global interest in the 13th-century Sufi thinker.
The visits are taking place within the scope of the “Vuslat Anniversary International Commemoration” program, which this year is being held under the theme “Time for Serenity.”
Sebiarus, a term that may be unfamiliar to international audiences, refers to the night of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi’s death on Dec. 17. In the Mevlevi tradition, this date is not seen as a moment of loss but as a “wedding night,” symbolizing reunion with Allah.
For this reason, the anniversary is commemorated each year with ceremonies, prayers, and cultural programs that draw visitors from across Türkiye and abroad.
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Visitors arriving in Konya for the Sebiarus events have been making their way to the Mevlana Museum, where they have been paying their respects at the sarcophagus of Mevlana and offering prayers.
Alongside the tomb, the museum allows visitors to walk through collections related to the Mevlevi order, including handwritten copies of the Quran, calligraphic panels, oil lamps, and traditional musical instruments associated with Mevlevi rituals.
Among the visitors was Mustafa Balci, who traveled from Istanbul and said he was experiencing intense emotions during his first visit to the museum.
He explained that they had come to Konya to take advantage of the good weather and to visit Mevlana’s tomb, adding that upon entering, they felt a deep sense of peace.
He described the experience as emotionally uplifting and said he would recommend that everyone come and see the site.
The remembrance ceremonies for Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, who is widely known as a mystic poet and Islamic philosopher, are scheduled to conclude on Dec. 17 with the Sebiarus night program.
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