The Dominion of Love Festival
September 29 @ 8:00 am - October 9 @ 5:00 pm
The Dominion of Love Festival
Where Love Reigns. Where the Soul Awakens
September 29 – October 9, 2025 | Konya & Cappadocia
Hosted by Rumi Academy
Founder & Artistic Director: Ali Pajooheshgar
Academic Chair: Dr. Alireza Ghiamati (2025 Ghand-e Parsi Prize Winner)
Festival Highlights
- Mawlana’s Birthday Ceremony
A sacred night of music, candlelight, and poetry in honor of Rumi. - Rumi Academy & Molanakhani Concert
Original compositions and spiritual improvisations. - Official Sama Ceremony
Whirling dervish ritual at Konya Cultural Center. - Spiritual Journey to Cappadocia
Optional hot-air balloon ride and cave hotel stay. - Daily Seminars & Poetry Circles
Featuring:
Dr. Fereshteh Amin
Dr. Daryoush Khani (Rumi Translator)
Dr. Alireza Ghiamati (Academic Chair – Mystic & Scholar)
Ali Pajooheshgar (Founder, Artistic Director)
Musical Offerings
- Mowlana Ensemble – Khorasan
Led by Maestro Hossein Darpoor & Maestro Ali PourAtaei. - Mowlana Ensemble – Kerman
Directed by Master Ehsan Ghorbani. - Ali Pajooheshgar & the Rumi Academy Vocal Ensemble
Presenting The Opera of Shams & Rumi, plus a night of Mowlana-Khani by daf players & whirling dervishes from around the world.
“The sound will rise where the body kneels in Konya.
And the soul will take the scent of Rumi,
and the light of Shams shall rise within.”
— Ali Pajooheshgar
Festival Pricing (excluding flight)
| Room Type | Standard | Early Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room | $3,100 | $2,900 |
| Double Room (shared) | $2,500 | $2,300 |
| Triple Room (shared) | $2,200 | $2,000 |
Estimated airfare (separate): approx. $1,200
Estimated Total (Including Flight):
| Room Type | Standard Total | Early Bird Total |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $4,300 | $4,100 |
| Double | $3,700 | $3,500 |
| Triple | $3,400 | $3,200 |
What’s Included in Your Package
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure – Konya Airport)
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Tickets and roundtrip transfers for all concerts, museums, and seminars
- Costs for private gatherings and Sufi circles
- Guided city tours with Persian-speaking and English-speaking cultural leaders
- All in-country transportation related to the official program
Payment Instructions
Send Zelle payment to: (818) 290-0965
Send a screenshot of your payment to Ms. Nadia Zarfashan via WhatsApp or text.
Alternatively:
- Check payable to: Ali Pajooheshgar
- Or pay cash directly to Ms. Nadia Zarfashan
Installment plans available upon request.
Register Now
Contact Rumi Academy for your full itinerary and booking.
This is not just a journey—It is a return to the heart.