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

A light Persian meal is served every week

Revive Sufi tradition

For centuries Sufis have gathered to read Rumi very week.

Learn Persian

Every poem is recited and explained in the original Persian.

Frequent Questions

  • Is there any prerequisite?

    Nothing but an open heart and a love of Rumi.

  • Where exactly is this?

    West 147th and Broadway. You will be emailed the address after singing up.

  • What if I can't make every class?

    The classes are recorded in case of absence.

  • 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.

  • How much does this class cost?

    Four sessions are billed at $89.

Meet your teacher and host

Muhammad Ali Mojaradi

Founder, Instructor, Translator

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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