Celebrate Şeb-i Arus in Konya at special fares!

Fly from Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Libya to Konya at special fares for Şeb-i Arus (Wedding Night), a celebration of love and tolerance. Purchase tickets from November 17 to December 21 and travel with Turkish Airlines privileges between December 1–21, 2025.

Ticketing Period Travel Period
November 17, 2025 - December 21, 2025 December 1, 2025 - December 21, 2025

                                  

Mevlana commemorated with tolerance and love: "Şeb-i Arus''

Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi's words, “Come, whoever you are”, an expression of love, tolerance, and unity, capture the spirit of Konya. More than just a tourist destination, Konya, home to Mevlana for almost 50 years, is a city redolent of spirituality and understanding—a city where time slows down. At no time is this more evident than on December 17, when the annual celebration of Şeb-i Arus (Wedding Night) takes place in Konya. Mevlana, who died on the night of December 17, 1273, described death as a “reunion with the beloved”, viewing his own passing, and his reunion with Allah, as a “wedding night”. Throughout the city, especially at the Mevlana Museum and at cultural centers, commemorative events such as Sema performances, hymns, and readings are held to mark this anniversary.

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Places to visit in Konya

When you fly to Konya for the Şeb-i Arus celebrations, you can visit historic structures that reflect Konya’s rich history, including the Seljuk-era Alaeddin Mosque and the İnce Minareli Medrese, known for its stonework. Additionally, Çatalhöyük, one of the world's oldest settlements, is about 40 kilometers from the city center. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Çatalhöyük dates back to 7500-6000 BC and was home to an estimated 8,000 people.


Dining in Konya

Konya is also known for its delicious cuisine. One of Konya’s most scrumptious dishes is “etli ekmek”, a type of flatbread topped with minced meat, tomatoes, and spices and baked in a stone oven. Many restaurants in Konya serve the city’s signature tandır kebab, as well as area specialties like okra soup, and Mevlana böreği (pastry).