
By METRO
The closest Metrorail stations to 1150 17th Street are Farragut North (L Street Exit) on the red line and Farragut West on the blue and orange lines. The Rumi Forum is approximately two blocks from both locations. For detailed directions, fares, and timetables from your location, visit Metro's Ride Guide.
DRIVING
If driving south to The Rumi Forum from northwest Washington or Maryland, drive south on Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., remaining on Massachusetts Avenue after Dupont Circle. Take the second right onto 17th Street, N.W. Immediately after the second stop light, The Rumi Forum is on the right.
If driving from northern Virginia, take the Key Bridge. Take a right before the bridge ends to enter the Whitehurst Freeway. Follow signs for K Street. Remain on K Street and turn left onto 17th Street. The Rumi Forum will be on the left side. Note that from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m., 17th Street is a one-way street and will not be accessible from K Street. Take a left on 20th or 18th Streets instead.
If taking Interstate 395 north, follow Route 1 and cross the 14th Street Bridge. Take a left onto K Street and then a right on 17th Street. Note that from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m., 17th Street is a one-way street and will not be accessible from K Street. Take a right on 18th or 20th Streets instead.
PARKING
Limited street parking is available. Parking garages are located in close proximity to The Rumi Forum's building on 17th, M, and DeSales Streets.
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Honorary President
Fethullah Gulen is regarded as the founder and inspirer of the global social movement known as the Hizmet (Service) Movement, more popularly known as the Gulen Movement.
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