Headline: Iranian Researcher Shines in Cyprus

Prominent Presence of Bahman Shokouhi, Iranian-Australian Writer and Lecturer, at the International Rumi Congress

Introduction: Defining “Peace and Reconciliation” from Rumi’s Perspective

The 10th International Scientific Congress of Rumi, focusing on the theme “Peace and Reconciliation from the Perspective of Rumi,” was held from December 3 to 5, 2025, at Near East University in Northern Cyprus. This major academic event hosted thinkers, professors, and researchers from various countries around the world, including Australia, England, Pakistan, and Egypt

Keynote Speech: The Inner Mirror

A significant part of the second day of the Congress (December 4) was dedicated to the speech by Bahman Shokouhi, a distinguished Iranian-Australian lecturer and researcher. He participated in this event with the title of Lecturer

Mr. Shokouhi’s lecture was presented under the title “In the Roman Mirror: An Inner Dialogue from the Author’s Mouth.” This specialized presentation focused on Rumi’s mystical and internal views regarding the path to peace and the author’s personal reflections, and it was met with positive reception from the attendees

Important Meeting with Rumi’s Granddaughter: Esin Çelebi

The significance of Shokouhi’s presence at this Congress was doubled by a symbolic meeting on the sidelines of the event. In the published photos, Mr. Shokouhi is seen next to Esin Çelebi, the granddaughter of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi and one of Turkey’s most recognized cultural figures

During this intimate meeting, the book “RUMI” (authored by Bahman Shokouhi himself) was placed on the table. This symbolic moment indicated that he was recognized not only as a speaker and researcher but also as the author of a reference work on Rumi by the cultural inheritors of this great poet

Candid meeting between Bahman Shokouhi and Esin Çelebi, Rumi’s granddaughter, with the book “RUMI” displayed at the Congress sidelines

Conclusion

The strong presence of researchers such as Mr. Bahman Shokouhi, as a speaker and author in the field of Rumi, in international academic forums, is not only a personal achievement but also reflects the global interest and appreciation for the depth of Persian philosophy and mysticism, of which Rumi is the principal representative

Source: iimdb.ir/en website