Spiritual concert from Altındağ Municipality... Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmi was commemorated in Altındağ on the 751st anniversary of his reunion. The "Aşk-ı Niyaz" concert organized by Konya International Mevlana Foundation Turkish Music Choir and Altındağ Municipality Turkish Sufi Music Women's Choir on the anniversary of Mevlana's death was greatly appreciated. Altındağ Mayor Dr. Citizens of Altındağ showed great interest in the concert hosted by Veysel Tiryaki, held at Şair Baki Cultural Center on 29 October. In addition to President Tiryaki, Esin Çelebi Bayru, the 22nd generation granddaughter of Hazrat Mevlana and the Deputy President of the International Mevlana Foundation, also attended the concert. Turkish Sufi Music works performed under the direction of conductor Nebahat Konu gave emotional moments to the listeners.
“MEVLANA TEACHINGS HAVE LIGHTED HUMANITY FOR CENTURIES”
Stating that Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmi sets an example for the whole world with his teachings, Altındağ Mayor Dr. Veysel Tiryaki said, "We commemorated the 751st Seb-i Arus night, which Mevlana Celâleddîn-i Rûmi described as 'Wedding Night', with a concert. Mevlana continues to shed light on humanity with his teachings for centuries. Mevlana's primary teaching is to respect people and to treat everyone equally, regardless of religion, language or race. Mevlana, to humanity, "He always gave the message of peace, brotherhood and tolerance and devoted his life to divine love," he said.
President Tiryaki said, "We thank everyone who participated and contributed to this meaningful night, and we remember the great Islamic scholar Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with mercy and gratitude on the 751st anniversary of his death."