Mr. Fethullah Gulen, an inspiration for many of our volunteers and donors, was named as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2013.TIME recognized Gulen for “preaching a message of tolerance that has won him admirers around the world.

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Fethullah Gulen, Rumi Forum's Honorary President appeared on Foreign Policy's Global TOP500 list.

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Turkey’s European Union Minister Egemen Bagis was at Rumi Forum on April 29, 2013 for a briefing. Minister Bagis praised Rumi Forum’s efforts to increase social harmony and contributions towards peace.

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A delegation of Parliamentarians from Turkey’s main opposition party CHP attended a roundtable at Rumi Forum on March 15 discussing the issues of democracy and human rights in Turkey.

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Constance Tzioumis, Senior Advisor to the Office of the Secretary of the State for Global Partnerships and Romi Bhatia, Senior Advisor at USAID for Diaspora Partnerships met with the Turkish American Community in Fairfax Virginia on April 11, 2013. The event was organized by ATFA and Rumi Forum as part of Rumi Forum’s community engagement night series.

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Rumi Forum and MARTI organized annual dialogue dinner in Rockville on April 25, 2013. Rumi forum President Emre Celik, MARTI President Murat Ozbas, Pastor Joel Rainey, Professor William Taft Stuart and Maryland State Senator Jennie Forehand were among the speakers at the event, which took place at Rockville Hilton.

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On April 22 Rumi Club at George Mason University organized a friendship dinner. Ori Soltes from Georgetown University talked about tolerance and Mevlana Rumi. Jena Luedtke from Rumi Forum also spoke at the event.

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“The Economic Potential of Kyrgyzstan” Ambassador Muktar Djumaliev

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“India's Inclusive Growth Imperative and the Strategic Partnership with the US” Dr. Balchandra Mungekar

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“So Rich, So Poor”with Peter Edelman

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“Towards an Islamic Enlightenment: The Gulen Movement” M. Hakan Yavuz

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“Women's lives, liberty, and pursuit of happiness: the links to faith” Katherine Marshall

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“Turkey's Challenges and Opportunities in the Caucasus” Dr. Svante E. Cornell

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New Book

Embracing the World: Fethullah Gulen's Thought and Its Relationship with Jelaluddin Rumi and Others by Dr Ori Soltes

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Statement from Fethullah Gulen Condemning Boston Marathon Attack

Fethullah Gulen condemned the Boston Marathon attack in a statement released. Gulen expressed his condolences to the loved ones and families of the victims while condemning all forms of terror.

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Rumi Forum’s Statement on Boston Marathon Attack

The Rumi Forum condemns the actions of those responsible for the horrific incidents in Boston yesterday. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the victims and their families, the wider Boston community and all Americans.

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Rumi Forum broadcasting on 4 TV Stations

DC TV: Comcast 95, RCN 10, Verizon10
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Arlington TV:Comcast 69, Verizon 38

Fairfax TV: Cox 30, Verizon 30

Montgomery TV: Verizon 19,21 Cox 19,21, RCN 19,21

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Turkish Classes

Learn Turkish in Washington, DC! Experienced teachers are offering Turkish Language Classes at the Rumi Forum in Washington, DC. If you are looking for Turkish lessons in the DC Metropolitan Area, Rumi Forum is the right place to begin. There are three terms in a year

• Turkish language classes are open to everyone who is interested.
• The classes are arranged based on the number of students interested in at any level.
• Our teachers are using a Turkish Language Book Set written in Turkish.

For the intensive program: A four-hour class per week and eight classes in a month.

For further queries and application form please email: turkish@rumiforum.org

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Rumi Forum Internship Program

Eligibility: All undergraduate and master’s-level students and J.D. and Ph.D. candidates as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply.

Application Process: In order to apply for a Rumi Forum Internship, please submit the following:

· Cover Letter and Resume

· College or University Transcript

· 2-3 References (please provide both the phone and email contact information and please include a Professor or other individual familiar with your work)


*starting dates are flexible

Please send materials via email to

internships@rumiforum.org 

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DONATE TO RUMI FORUM

Rumi Forum now accepts donation through a new service via Paypal. The Rumi Forum, a NGO that is a non-profit exempt organization under section 501 (C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code exists by way of contributions, donations and the volunteers that enable it to provide numerous services to better society at large. Your contributions are appreciated and play an important part in the Rumi Forum increasing social harmony and understanding.

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