Dervish musicians play traditional instruments during the Şeb-i Arus ceremony at the Mevlana Kültür Merkezi in Karatay, Konya, Turkey, a venue that holds up to 3,000 people. Şeb-i Arus is the annual festival marking the death anniversary (17 December) of the mystic poet Rumi (Jalāl ad-Dīn ar-Rūmī, 1207–1273), founder of the Mevlevi order, celebrated as a spiritual union with God.

Dervish musicians play traditional instruments during the Şeb-i Arus ceremony at the Mevlana Kültür Merkezi in Karatay, Konya, Turkey, a venue that holds up to 3,000 people. Şeb-i Arus is the annual festival marking the death anniversary (17 December) of the mystic poet Rumi (Jalāl ad-Dīn ar-Rūmī, 1207–1273), founder of the Mevlevi order, celebrated as a spiritual union with God. Stock Photo
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Georg Berg

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8567 x 5714 px | 72.5 x 48.4 cm | 28.6 x 19 inches | 300dpi

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17 December 2025

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Karatay, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey
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