Khoy Becomes Hub of Global Islamic 'Mystical Diplomacy' / Revival of Shams Tabrizi Shrine: A Civilizational Project Bridging Generations

Saeed Azodin Maleki, head of the Iranology Foundation of West Azerbaijan, described the revival of the Shams Tabrizi shrine as a 'strategic identity-building action.' Emphasizing the cross-border appeal of this renowned mystic, he said the opening of the complex has established Khoy as the 'jewel of Iran's mystical tourism,' positioning the shrine as a platform for cultural convergence among Muslim world countries and a strategic destination for spiritual tourism at the level of ...

The head of West Azarbaijan Iranology Foundation said in an interview with Arya Heritage

Saeed Azdaldin Maleki, the head of the Iranology Foundation of West Azerbaijan, referred to the Shams Tabrizi court revival project as a "strategic act of identity building" and emphasizing the cross-border capacities of the personality of this famous mystic, he clarified: the use of this collection will establish Khuy in the position of "the gem of Iran's mystical tourism" and will promote this court as a platform for cultural convergence among the countries of the Islamic world and a strategic destination for spiritual tourism at the international level.

The national project of Shams Tabrizi Court in the city of Dar al-Safai Khoi is considered a "strategic investment" for the revival of Iran's civilizational identity. Explaining the dimensions of this project, Saeed Azdaldin Maleki, the head of the Iranian Studies Foundation of West Azerbaijan, called it an "identity-building and symbolic" project, which was designed with the aim of rereading the deep cultural and spiritual layers of West Azerbaijan.

Shams Tabrizi; The common language of the Islamic world

Referring to the transnational position of Shams Tabrizi's personality in the sphere of mysticism and world literature, Azdaluddin Maleki stated: Shams Tabrizi's personality, due to his unbreakable link with Rumi, has transcended geographical boundaries and is at the center of the common culture of the Islamic world. Therefore, his court is a "common cultural language" that can provide the necessary platforms for deeper interactions between Muslim nations.

Promotion of mystical tourism at the international level

The head of the Iranology Foundation of West Azarbaijan considered the opening ceremony of this court as a turning point for the transformation of the province's tourism industry and added: the presence of high-ranking national officials, scientists, artists and mystics in this ceremony is a clear message of the national determination to turn Khoi into a hub of spiritual tourism. By establishing itself at the intersection of history and knowledge, this collection will play a driving role in drawing new paths for cultural tourism.

A bridge between past glory and sustainable development

Melki further emphasized the hidden potentials in this historical connection and noted: The revival of Shams Tabrizi Court is a bridge between the glory of mystical thought in the past and today's needs of sustainable tourism development. This project will make Khoi a definite destination for researchers, mystics and spiritual tourists from all over the world, and by creating synergy between historical assets and tourism infrastructure, it will prepare the ground for the balanced development of the region.

In the end, he stated: It is hoped that by fully exploiting this civilizational project, we will witness the consolidation of Khoi's position as the gem of mystical tourism in Iran and the increase of cultural interactions at the global level.