"Be so tolerant that your bosom becomes wide like the ocean. Become inspired with faith and love of human beings. Let there be no troubled souls to whom you do not offer a hand, and about whom you remain unconcerned."
M. Fethullah Gulen

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Thanskgiving Dinner in Tucson, November 22nd, 2011

Don’t forget your neighbor on Thanksgiving!

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The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi

Foundation for Intercultural Dialogue presents the Legendary Whirling Dervishes of Turkey.

As UNESCO designates the year of 2007 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi, the Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue is bringing one of the wonders of Turkey to Tucson: "The Legendary Whirling Dervishes of Rumi". The Whirling Dervishes are performing one of the most exquisite ceremonies of spirituality. This ceremony, filled with music and dance, is a rare opportunity to experience a mesmerizing seven-century old ritual, incredible performance featuring beautiful costumes, live music with flutes, string and percussion, and the amazing sight of the Dervishes which displays an infinite spinning in perfect harmony.  read more »

The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi 2005

Sufi Music Concert and Sema (Whirling) Performance
ASU’s Gammage Auditorium 07:30 pm, 13 April 2005

The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi, one of the most exquisite ceremonies of spirituality, was a rare opportunity to experience a mesmerizing seven-century old ritual, incredible performance featuring beautiful costumes, hypnotic live music with flutes, string and percussion, and the amazing sight of the Dervishes whirling on the stage.  read more »

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