Mawlana meets Manhattan
Join a group of poetry lovers and seekers for a Persian dinner, Rumi reading, and music.
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.
Only visiting us once?
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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, just a few subway stops north of Columbia University. The exact address is provided after signing up.
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What if I can't make every class?
The poetry readings are recorded in case of absence.
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How long will this class run?
The class operates continuously.
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What is the schedule?
6:30-7:30: Persian dinner. 7:45-8:45: Rumi reading class. 9:00 onwards: discussion.
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Is this class free?
While we often offer free trials, full membership in this class is paid.
Hear from our friends
“Thank you for allowing me to join the Rumi Nights circle at your place. I was very happy to be able to socialize and get a taste of local NY life within a safe space without having to party! I was grateful to access to Islamic spirituality through the lens of Mawlana Rumi. Your open-door policy allows many who may not have otherwise had such access to experience this.Thanks for allowing me to experience experience the beautiful Iranian-Islamic hospitality.”
Nasir, Helsinki
Meet your teacher and host
Muhammad Ali Mojaradi
Founder, Instructor, Translator
[email protected]
After living and studying in Jordan, Turkey, Kuwait, and Iran, Detroit native Muhammad Ali Mojaradi is hosting Rumi and Persian classes in his Manhattan home. His first translation, "The Flame of Love," was published in 2025.
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