Turkish Press - Plymouth, MI, U.S.A.Wednesday, December 5, 2007
French Cultural Center In Istanbul To Host Mevlana Commemoration Days
Istanbul`s French Cultural Center is set to host in December a series of events to commemorate Jalal ud-Din Muhammed Rumi or Mevlana, on the 800th anniversary of his birth.
The events will include exhibitions, a concert and a conference on Mevlana`s philosophy and his ethical and spiritual discourse.
Prominent Turkish historian Ilber Ortayli will deliver a speech on Sufi mysticism and the Mevlevi order at the conference which will be held on Thursday, December 13.
[Picture of Professor Ortayli from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0lber_Ortayl%C4%B1].
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