Rumi’s death on December 17, 1273, is celebrated by his followers as his "Wedding Night" (Shab-e Arus), symbolizing his final union with the Beloved. His funeral in Konya was attended by people of all faiths—Muslims, Christians, Jews, and others—testifying to the universal respect he commanded during his lifetime. His tomb, the Mevlana Museum, remains a major pilgrimage site today, drawing millions of visitors who seek to pay their respects to the "Master" and soak in the atmosphere of peace and devotion that surrounds his final resting place.
