"UNESCO’s International Rumi Year celebrates the great poet/thinker
30.03.2007
By Ozge Esirgen / Istanbul
Having accepted the proposal of the Culture and Tourism Ministry of Turkey in March 2006, 2007 was declared as the 'International Rumi Year' by UNESCO. The recognition is intended for the commemoration of Rumi's 800th birthday and has given rise to many activities regarding the mystic’s appreciation in many countries as well as in Turkey. Upon the designation by UNESCO, the three countries that Rumi had lived in during his lifetime: Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan will be holding special programmes commemorating the man and his philosophy."
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