Mawlānā meets Manhattan
Join us as we read Rumi in English and Persian every week. Iftars are served for Ramadan classes.
Read the original Rumi
No more orientalist translations.
Learn from an Ustad
Persian isn’t just a language to Ustad Muhammad, it’s his passion.
Join fellow lovers
Lovers of coffee, tea, and Rumi.
Break bread with us
Enjoy a Persian dinner, desert, tea, and coffee.
Revive Sufi tradition
For centuries Sufis have gathered to read Rumi every week.
Learn Persian
Every poem is recited and explained in the original Persian.
Frequent Questions
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Is there any prerequisite?
Nothing but an open heart and a love of Rumi.
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Where exactly is this?
West 147th and Broadway. The exact address is provided after signing up.
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What if I can't make every class?
The classes are recorded in case of absence.
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How long will this class run?
The class operates on a rolling basis. Once spots are full, sign up will be paused until a seat is available.
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How much does this class cost?
Four sessions are billed at $37.25 each, including soup, dinner, tea, and coffee.
Meet your teacher and host
Muhammad Ali Mojaradi
Founder, Instructor, Translator
[email protected]
From Detroit, Michigan with roots in Tehran, Iran, Muhammad Ali (@sharghzadeh) founded Persian Poetics in 2018.
He has been teaching classical Persian literature for four years. His first book, “The Flame of Love” (Simon & Schuster) is forthcoming.
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