Vakil, Sept. 30th is his birthday.

Dec. 17th is the date celebrated all around the world. His death is 1217, his union with his friend, Shams Tabriz.

When Rumi died in 1217, people from all religions came to the funeral. When they asked them why, they said, He deepened us, wherever we are.

Thank you for doing this work.

Coleman Barks