Rumi, also known as Jalāl al-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, was a 13th-century Persian poet, theologian, and Sufi mystic. Born on September 30, 1207, in the region of Greater Khorasan in Persia (present-day Afghanistan), he later settled in the town of Konya, in what is now Turkey. Rumi's poetic works are considered masterpieces of the Persian literary tradition and have been widely translated into many of the world's languages. His most significant contribution to literature is "Masnavi Ma'anavi" (Spiritual Couplets), a six-volume poem regarded as one of the greatest works of mystical poetry. Rumi's poetry is noted for its beauty, emotional depth, and exploration of love and the divine. His teachings also contributed to the foundation of the Mevlevi order, known for the Whirling Dervishes. Rumi's influence transcends national and ethnic borders, and his works continue to inspire readers and thinkers around the world today.