History, culture, civilization, religion, architecture are some words that could be used to describe Konya - the largest industrial city in Turkey and the fifth largest Turkish city in terms of population, with almost 10,000 inhabitants. Known as a quiet area, Konya was, in the 13th century, the capital of the Muslim Seljuk Empire.
During a 10-day annual commemoration ceremony known as the Şeb-i Arus or 'the night of the union,' Konya is Turkey’s most buzzing pilgrimage center. This year, ToI was there, too
Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi (Radiyallahu Anh), one of the great Islamic Scholars, is commemorated with prayer and mercy on the occasion of events and ceremonies in Konya on the 749th year of his death.