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Seb-i Arus
The "wedding night" of Rumi: whirling dervishes turn in Konya on the anniversary of the poet's death in 1273.
When is Seb-i Arus in 2026?
Seb-i Arus 2026 runs from 17 to 26 December 2026. Other years: 2027, 17 to 26 December 2027; 2028, 17 to 26 December 2028.
About Seb-i Arus
Seb-i Arus, meaning "wedding night", is the annual commemoration in Konya of the death of Jalaluddin Rumi on 17 December 1273. In the Mevlevi tradition his death was the union of the lover with the beloved, so it is called a wedding. Over about ten days, ceremonies, talks and concerts are held, and the main event is a sema, the ritual of the whirling dervishes in white robes and tall felt hats who turn to the music of the ney flute and drum in a devotional prayer. The sema is kept as an act of worship, not as a show, and visitors are asked to be quiet and respectful. Thousands of pilgrims, Turkish and from abroad, visit Rumi's tomb in the Mevlana Museum.
Seb-i Arus dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Seb-i Arus date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 to 26 December 2026 |
| 2027 | 17 to 26 December 2027 |
| 2028 | 17 to 26 December 2028 |
What is eaten
- şekerpare
- tea
Traditions of Seb-i Arus
Also part of it, and being written: Sema (The whirling ceremony.), Rumi (The poet and mystic remembered.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Seb-i Arus" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.