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After Rumi: Book Talk

When:

April 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Where:

Philadelphia, PA

Source:

Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar

After Rumi: The Mevlevis and Their World by Jamal J. Elias is the first major book since the mid-20th century to focus on Rumi’s religious, social and literary legacy. In this book talk, the author will briefly introduce important aspects of Rumi’s impact on Sufism, language and society in Turkey and beyond. The talk will be followed by a discussion with Ahmet T. Karamustafa, one of the world’s foremost experts on the history of medieval Sufism.