Quick Info
| Profession | Sufi mystic, poet, scholar |
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| Nationality | Persian |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1207 |
| Age | 66 years (died on 17, Dec, 1273) |
| Birthplace | Balkh (now Afghanistan) |
| Date of Death | 17/12/1273 |
Latest News about Rumi
17/12/2025
The annual Urs (spiritual anniversary) of Rumi was held at his shrine in Konya, Turkey, commemorating his death on December 17, 1273. Thousands of devotees gathered to honor the 13th-century Sufi poet whose works continue to influence global mysticism and literature.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī |
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| Known As | Rumi, Mawlānā, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi |
| Description | Sufi mystic, poet, founder of the Mevlevi Order. Lived under the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum, primarily in Konya, Turkey. Works in Persian, influential in Sufism and mystic poetry. |
Personal Life
| Residence | Settled in Konya, Turkey after fleeing Mongol invasions from Balkh |
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Relationships & More
| Key Relationship | Shams of Tabriz (met 30/11/1244, transformative companionship until Shams' disappearance) |
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Family
| Father | Baha' al-Din Walad (religious scholar) |
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| Son | Sultan Walad (co-founder of Mevlevi Order) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Referred to death as 'our wedding with eternity' | |
| 2. Refused the throne of the pre-Ottoman ruler in Iconium | |
| 3. Works called 'The Qur’an in the Pehlevi tongue' by Persians |