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Inspiring Words

"Tolerance, a term which we sometimes use in place of the words respect, mercy, generosity, or forbearance, is the most essential element of moral systems; it is a very important source of spiritual discipline and a celestial virtue of perfected people."

Fethullah Gulen

9/11 Commemoration Series 2011

The Rumi Forum with various partners organized numerous 9/11 commemoration events through out Washington DC, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky.

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Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner Series

Ramadan is an important month during which Muslims perform the fast and increase their spirituality. As part of Ramadan the Turkish American community through activities of the Rumi Forum organize numerous Iftar Dinners through out the DC metropolitan area and the surrounding states.

In the Media - Interfaith dialog advocated at iftar dinner in Washington

The Rumi Forum and the Turkic American Alliance (TAA) of Washington, D.C., organizations in the Washington metropolitan area promoting interfaith dialog and peace, organized the Annual Intercultural İftar Dinner.

In the Media - Kentucky Chapter commemorates 9/11 Victims

The UK chapter of the Rumi Forum invited local public safety officials to the Hilary J. Boone Center for a special 9/11 tribute..

Rumi Forum & ATFA co-organized 3rd Annual Iftar Tent in Fairfax

3rd Annual Iftar Tent in Fairfax

Rumi Forum Luncheon to be shown in "Green Unplugged" Film Festival

The Rumi Forum Luncheon “Being Religious as Being Interreligious: Implications for Living One's Faith Today", with Dr. Peter C. Phan, Ignacio Ellacuría Chair of Catholic Social Thought, Department of Theology, Georgetown University is to be shown in the film festival.

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.

Turkish Classes

New classes start in September 2011
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

We are now accepting applications for our summer, fall and winter 2011 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)

Duration:
Winter: January to March.
Spring: March to May.
Fall: September to December.

*starting dates are flexible

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