The 10th International Scientific Congress of Rumi, aiming to deepen the global understanding of the teachings of Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi (Rumi), the great Persian-speaking mystic and poet, will be held from December 3rd to 5th, 2025 at the Near East University and the Atatürk Culture and Congress Center in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), North Cyprus. This important event, organized in collaboration with the Rumi Research Institute of Near East University and Khazar University in Azerbaijan, serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas and research among scholars from around the world.
The main theme of the 10th Congress is “Peace and Reconciliation from the Perspective of Rumi”. Key discussion topics include: peace and security, ethics and tolerance, and Rumi’s influence on resolving psychological and spiritual crises.
The sessions of this Congress will be chaired by distinguished professors and researchers from various countries:
| Section | Position | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | Congress President & Rumi Research Institute Director | Prof. Dr. Ghadir Golkarian | – |
| Session 1 | Chair | Prof. Dr. Nuri Simsekler | Turkey |
| Session 2 | Chair | Prof. Dr. Adnan Karaismailoglu | – |
| Session 3 | Chair | Prof. Dr. Slobodan Ilc | – |
| Session 4 | Chair | Prof. Dr. Esra Karabacak | Turkey |
| Session 5 | Chair | Assoc. Prof. Esmethanim Memmedova | Azerbaijan |
The academic and research sphere highlights Australia participation with Lecturer Bahman Shokouhi (Australia Resident) ,an Iranian researcher and author focused on Rumi, who will speak at Session 3 of the Congress.
His paper, titled “In the Rumi’s Mirror: An Inner Dialogue from the Author’s Mouth”, will be presented during this session.
His presence, as an Iranian Rumi scholar alongside other global researchers, enhances the scholarly depth of this gathering. The following table lists some of the key researchers and their paper titles:
| Researcher | Country | Paper Topic (Partial Title) |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer Bahman Shokouhi | Australia (Researcher) | In the Rumi’s Mirror: An Inner Dialogue from the Author’s Mouth |
| Prof. Dr. Neil Watson | England | The Light of Unity: Mystical Parallels in the Messages of Rumi and Jesus |
| Assoc. Prof. Nargiza Sholayeva | Uzbekistan | The Influence of Jalaleddin Rumi Traditions in Uzbek Heritage |
| Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azeem | Pakistan | Maulana Rumi and Sultan Bahoo: Sufi Perspectives on Human Unity |
| Prof. Dr. Ahmad Sami Elyadi | Egypt | Investigation of the heredity of Jalaladdin Rumi in the Arabic society |
| Prof. Dr. Jamila Hashimova | Russia | The Sufi Tradition of Jalal al-Din Rumi and His Mystical Understanding |
| Dr. Lüftiye Asgerzade | Azerbaijan | The Influence of Maulana Jalal ad-Din Rumi on Azerbaijani Poetry |
| Prof. Dr. Rafael Hüseynov | Azerbaijan | The Maulana language of communication and mutual understanding |
The cultural segment of the Congress features Iranian artists. The Mystical and Sufi concert by FARAVAZ Group from Iran will take place on December 3rd, 2025, at 19:30. The members of the group are:

The presence of prominent Iranian researchers and artists at the International Rumi Congress serves as a testament to the depth and validity of Iranian culture and art worldwide. The 10th Rumi Congress not only deciphers Rumi’s thoughts for researchers but also revives the spirit of his message of peace and reconciliation in the hearts of the audience through the mystical music performance.
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