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Rumi's Life in Weeks

13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic whose poetry has been widely translated and remains beloved worldwide. His works explore love, spirituality, and the human condition.

1207–1273 Persian Poet & Sufi Mystic 3,454 weeks (66 years)

Rumi's 3,454 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

3,454
Total Weeks
24,178
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
66
Years

Key Milestones

Age 12 · Week ~624

Fled with his family from Balkh ahead of the Mongol invasion

Age 24 · Week ~1,248

Succeeded his father as a religious scholar and teacher in Konya

Age 37 · Week ~1,924

Met the wandering dervish Shams-e Tabrizi, a transformative encounter

Age 54 · Week ~2,808

Began dictating the Masnavi to his scribe Husam al-Din Chalabi

Age 66 · Week ~3,432

Died in Konya; his funeral was attended by people of all faiths

Legacy

Composed the Masnavi, a six-volume poem considered one of the greatest works of mystical literature, and the Divan-e Shams-e Tabrizi, a collection of lyric poetry that continues to inspire millions.

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