Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, the great islamic mystical philosopher, who lived and taught in 13th century in the city of Konya in Middle Anatolia, Turkey, died on December 17 in the year 1273. This day is named as “Şeb-i-Arus”, what means literally translated “wedding night”.
“When you see my funeral don´t say: What for a separation.
It is time for me to meet the lover…”
Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi influenced many people around the world until today with his thoughts about Love, Peace and Tolerance.
“Come, come again, whoever you are, come …”
WRITING: If you like, you can learn more about Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi
PRINTS: Photo series in remembrance of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi:
The Tomb of Mevlana and the Whirling Dervishs of Konya
CALENDAR: Photo collection as calendar available













Sibel Sancar
Nice ! Are you there, in Konya now ?
Jens Helmstedt:
I´m often in Konya, but not now. Thank you very much for your interest and comments!
Ali Sina Özüstün
hepsi çok güzel… eline sağlık… :)
Jens Helmstedt:
Teşekkür ederim ve çok selamlar!
Hans Kawitzki
Excellent collection of images Jens
Jens Helmstedt:
Many thanks for your kind words Hans!