New translations of Rumi's ghazals: Offers fresh insights and accessibility to a classic poet
Contemporary creative nonfiction and poetry: Expands the conversation around Rumi's legacy
Scholarly essays and photo/ video essays: Provides multidisciplinary perspectives on translation and spirituality
Decolonial reflections on language and place: interrogates cultural appropriation and diasporic identity
Curated by Gita Hashemi: Features contributions from diverse cultural backgrounds and disciplines
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rumi roaming: contemporary engagements and interventions originates in the desire to bring a decolonial Rumi-ness to our present contexts and communities. Living in pandemic isolation, many of us drew solace from Rumi, the 13th century Sufi poet-sage. While Rumi is a best-selling poet in North America, the boundary-breaking and situated
