In one of its Ambassadors Speaking programs the Rumi Forum hosted Slovenian Ambassador Roman Kirn. In his presentation, which is titled Slovenia and Diversity Management: Lessons for the Future Amb. Kirn explained key aspects of diversity management in Slovenia. Ambassador emphasized the importance of Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue. Read rest of the story
Fethullah Gulen has inspired numerous organizations and NGOs world wide. The Rumi forum, one such organization, recently organizaed its Annual 2011 rumi Peace and dialogue Awards. The gala evening was held at Washington DC’s National Press Club. A news piece about the event appears below. Numerous VIP guests were present and words of peace were spoken by the award recipients. Read rest of the story
The Rumi Forum with numerous partners across various States organized 9/11 commemoration events. Rumi Forum‘s Hon President Fethullah Gulen was one of the first to denounce the attacks with a published piece in the Washington Post. Gulen has always denounced violence and terror and always been on the side of peace building and understanding. His words of wisdom over 4 decades has always encourage people of all backgrounds to come together for a whole community approach for the benefit of all humanity Read rest of the story
Gulen Institute organized high school contest Dialogue of Civilizations Youth Platform 2011 in which students from all over the world competed in writing of essay that responded to the topic of using military and diplomatic means as a solution to today’s political issues. In writing their essays, students had to provide advices for political leaders on how to prevent conflicts and enhance the democratization process in their countries. Winners of the contest have recently been announced and honored by members of the US Congress. Singaporean student Liu Mi Ru has won the contest and received the highest award of $4000. Additionally, all students participating in the contest received free Washington DC tour in which they had a chance to meet with members of Congress, visit think tanks and participate in round table discussions. By organizing this contest, Gulen Institute again has proven itself as an organization that promotes global use of diplomacy and democracy. Read rest of the story
M. Fethullah Gulen has inspired a variety of organizations around the world but there are only a few of them to have the chance to have him as honorary president. The Rumi Forum of Washington DC is among those entities and this frequently attracts media attention. Recently, executives of the Forum was invited by the National Public Radio’s (NPR) Hearsay to discuss the activities of the Rumi Forum’s Hampton Roads Chapter and the contributions of the Gulen Movement to wider global community. Read rest of the story
As part of Rumi Forum‘s mission to bring people and ideas together around issues of importance concerning society and the wider global community, Bishop Chane spoke recently on the importance of interfaith and intercultural dialogue at the forum’s DC office. During his talk Chane referred to M. Fethullah Gulen as a significant scholar and ‘magnificent man’ due to his tireless efforts in motivating people globally to assist selflessly others. Fethullah Gulen‘s ideas have motivated people in more than 100 countries to open schools, universities, hospitals, cultural and dialogue centers and numerous welfare based NGOs. below is an extract from a news item covering the Rumi Forum event: Read rest of the story
Now it’s youth’s turn to address one of the most crucial issues of centuries that adults obviously could still not find an effective solution: Democracy or Militarism to resolve our conflicts?
Through an upcoming essay contest organized by the Gulen Institute of Texas and the Rumi Forum of Washington DC, high school students from allover the world will compete each other to provide the best answer to the following question: The use of military means as a solution to today’s international and national political issues: Diplomacy or war, democracy or military coup? Read rest of the story
Rumi Forum, located in Washington DC, is a well-known nonprofit organization with the mission of fostering intercultural dialogue, promote tolerance and understanding, and strengthening democracy and global peace. Rumi Forum’s honorary president is Fethullah Gulen. His ideas and teachings of promoting peace and dialogue have a significant role for the Rumi Forum’s activities. No matter what Rumi Forum is engaged with, it passionately follows the famous message of prominent 13th century poet and philosopher Mawlana Jalaladdin Rumi, “Come, whoever you are, come…” The organization organizes various seminars, conferences, luncheons, round table discussions and panels which are open to anyone and welcome everybody’s participation. Read rest of the story
Awards for contributions to dialogue, peace and community service were granted to extraordinary individuals at Rumi Forum’s 2010 Peace and Dialogue Awards Ceremony that took place at the National Press Club’s Ballroom in Washington, D.C. on October 26. Rumi Forum is a well-known nonprofit organization with the mission to foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue, stimulate thinking and exchange of opinions on supporting and fostering democracy and peace all over the world. Rumi Forum is inspired by ideas and teachings of Fethullah Gulen who is a honorary president of the organization. Read rest of the story
For the second year in a row, American Turkish Friendship Association (ATFA) and the Fairfax Chapter of the Rumi Forum have established a Ramadan Iftar Tent in Virginia. More than two thousand Virginians including House Delegates and Senators enjoyed the fast-breaking dinners between August 26th and August 28th, 2010.
During the three day event, not only iftar dinners have been served but also post-iftar entertainments amused the guests. It was the first time in Northern Virginia that such a big crowd gathered to celebrate Ramadan together. Read rest of the story
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