Şeb-i Arus festival in Konya
Every year, thousands of pilgrims gather in Konya to celebrate "Şeb-i Arus", the anniversary of Mevlana's death which reprezents the reunion with his Beloved, with the Divine. The poet Rûmi, also known as "Mevlana" (our master) is the founder of the Mevlevi Sufi order. The Mevlevi are known for the Sema, their famous whirling dances practiced by the dervishes. The Sema ceremony, in seven parts, represents the mystical journey of an individual on their ascent through mind and love to union with the Divine.