# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rumi Celebration 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Rumi passed away at sunset on Sunday, December 17th, 1273. He suggested not to mourn his death but to instead be joyful and loving. For centuries, December 17th has been celebrated as Rumi's Night of Union. 

On December 17th this year, on the anniversary of Rumi's passing, we will gather and share our favorite poems and inspiring thoughts. The evening will be moderated by Rasoul Shams, Director of Rumi Poetry Club, and translator of Rumi: The Art of Loving, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain Is Healed.
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About Rasoul Shams:

Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. He founded the Rumi Poetry Club in 2007. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed.
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This is a free community event open to all.

https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/rumi-celebration-2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/rumi-celebration-2026/200030491314016
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Salt Lake City
- **state**: UT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 151 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1906, United States
- **lat**: 40.765769958496
- **long**: -111.87645721436
- **full address**: 151 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1906, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rumi Celebration 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Rumi Celebration 2026 takes place on Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 17 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 151 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1906, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rumi Celebration 2026?
  - **A:** Rumi Celebration 2026 is organized by Golden Braid Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rumi Celebration 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salt Lake City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rumi Celebration 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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