RUMI AND LOVE

Commemorating the 18th Anniversary of UNESCO’s Declaration of International Rumi Year

"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing there is a field. I’ll meet you there."

– Rumi

Join us for a magical evening celebrating the timeless wisdom of Rumi, where love, unity, and compassion transcend all boundaries. Experience the beauty of poetry, music, and cultural expression that continue to connect hearts across the world.

🌿 Event Highlights

✨ Rumi’s poetry shared in world languages

✨ Mesmerizing Whirling Dervish Sama performance

✨ Soulful Ney music

✨ Traditional dinner served with hospitality

✨ Ethnic or formal attire is encouraged

📖 Event Details

📅 Thursday, September 25

🕕 6:00 PM Registration | 6:30–8:00 PM Program

📍 Raindrop Center – Rumi Lobby, Ottoman Hall

9301 W. Bellfort Blvd., Houston, TX 77031

Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet, mystic, and scholar, continues to inspire with words that speak to the soul. His universal message of love invites us to rise above divisions, embrace compassion, and discover the divine within. Across generations and cultures, Rumi’s poetry reminds us that we are all part of one greater whole.

This evening is presented by Raindrop Foundation and Dialogue Institute Houston, together with our cherished community partners: United Nations Association Houston, National Poetry Society, La Casa De España, Iranian Cultural Center, Arab-American Cultural Center, Indus Art Council, Russian-American Cultural Association, and Universal Humanitarian Rescue Mission.

🎟 Reserve your seat today—space is limited!

With warm regards,

Rumi Program Committee