Calendar

Book Tour & Teachings
w/ Pir Zia Inayat Khan
NYC • DC • Boston • Berkeley
May & June, 2026

The Sufis live for God alone; They have no other impetus.
Their bodies made of skin and bone, And yet their hearts are limitless.
— Pir Zia Inayat Khan, from Tears from the Mother of the Sun

We are delighted to present a series of in-person opportunities to connect with author and Sufi mystic Pir Zia Inayat Khan in New York City, Washington DC, Boston and Berkeley in May and June! This series of gatherings will feature the theme “Aligning with the Illuminated,” inspired by Pir Zia’s new book Tears from the Mother of the Sun, a globe-spanning chronicle setting forth an astonishing sequence of legends revealing ­little-known connections between ancient cultures and spiritual lineages. Beautiful paintings by Amruta Patil bring these legends to life.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

NEW YORK, NY

Friday, May 8, 7–9pm
Tribeca, New York City
Free Public Book Reading with Pir Zia in conversation with Humera Afridi, in collaboration with Shaykha Fariha and the Nur Ashki Jerrahi Community
The Sufi Lodge, 245 West Broadway Avenue, New York City, NY
RSVP Here

Saturday, May 9, 2 – 6pm
Tribeca, New York City
Aligning with the Illuminated: Teachings with Pir Zia Inayat Khan and Shaykha Fariha
The Sufi Lodge, 245 West Broadway Avenue, New York City, NY
Register Here

Sunday, May 10, 11am – 1pm
Brooklyn, New York
A Secret History of Mothers: A Mothers Day Book Reading with Pir Zia Inayat Khan with Chai and Refreshments
Ruhani Cafe, 519 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Register Here

WASHINGTON, DC

Monday, May 18, 6 – 7pm
Tacoma Park, Maryland (north of Washington DC)
Free Public Book Reading with Pir Zia Inayat Khan *Limited Space*
People’s Book, 7014-A Westmoreland Ave. Takoma Park, MD
Reserve a Seat Here

BOSTON, MA

Friday, May 29, 7 – 9pm
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Free Public Book Reading & Conversation with Pir Zia and Kythe Heller
First Parish UU, 3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA
RSVP Here

Saturday, May 30, 10am – 5pm
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Aligning with the Illuminated: A Day of Teachings with Pir Zia Inayat Khan
First Parish UU, 3 Church Street,, Cambridge, MA
Register Here

BERKELEY, CA

Thursday, June 4, 7 – 9pm
Berkeley, California
Book Reading & Conversation with Pir Zia and Nilufar Maryam Hasnaa
The Alembic, 2820 Seventh St, Berkeley, CA
Register Here

Friday, June 5, 7 – 8:30pm
Berkeley, California
Special Gathering for Inayatiyya Murids & Leaders
Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA
Details will be provided by local leadership

Saturday, June 6 & Sunday June 7, 9:30am – 5pm
Berkeley, California
Aligning with the Illuminated: 2 Day of Teachings with Pir Zia Inayat Khan
Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA
Register Here

Please join us and share the details with your friends, family and community! Unless otherwise noted, these events are open to all: seekers, initiates, and anyone curious about developing the capacity of the heart and living a life of spiritual liberty. We can’t wait to see you!

For the full Inayatiyya Program Schedule, including all events with Pir Zia and other Inayatiyya teachers, please visit the Inayatiyya Event Calendar.

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Other Events

Wednesday June 17, 2026

Pir Vilayat Urs
Virtual Celebration 

Sunday June 21 – Friday June 26, 2026

Annual Retreat with Pir Zia
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY

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Past Events

Friday October 23 – Sunday October 26, 2025

Niagara Fall Canadian Retreat *SOLD OUT*
Monastery of Mount Carmel, Niagara Falls, Canada
Registration: https://inayatiyya.org/event/inayatiyya-canada-gathering/

Sunday October 26, 2025

In an Eastern Rose Garden
Virtual Teaching Series
Registration: https://inayatiyya.org/event/in-an-eastern-rose-garden-part-1/

Sunday November 2, 2025

In an Eastern Rose Garden
Virtual Teaching Series
Registration: https://inayatiyya.org/event/in-an-eastern-rose-garden-part-1/

Sunday November 9, 2025

In an Eastern Rose Garden
Virtual Teaching Series
Registration: https://inayatiyya.org/event/in-an-eastern-rose-garden-part-1/

Friday November 14 – Sunday November 16, 2025

The Dawn of Friendhood: Inner History III
with Pir Zia Inayat Khan, Marcia Hermansen, Omid Safi & Deepa Gulrukh Patel
Virtual Weekend Program
Registration: https://inayatiyya.org/event/the-dawn-of-friendhood/
Note: This program is specifically designed for Inayatiyya Inner School Leaders, Universal Worship Cherags & clergy of all faiths, Suluk graduates, scholars, and all those drawn to exploring Sufism and the esoteric dimensions of the inner life. 

Friday December 5 – Sunday December 7, 2025

The Subtleties of Shabat with Shaykha Fariha
The Astana, Richmond, VA
Registration: https://inayatiyya.org/event/the-subtleties-of-suhbat/

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Tauba—Turn of the Year, Turn of the Heart
Virtual New Years Retreat
Registration: https://inayatiyya.org/event/tauba-turn-of-the-year-turn-of-the-heart/

Tuesday January 6, 2025

Tears from the Mother of the Sun Release Day!
Purchase from Inner Traditions:  https://www.innertraditions.com/tears-from-the-mother-of-the-sun
Purchase from Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Tears-Mother-Sun-Secret-History/dp/B0F1LR2BGK 

Thursday February 5, 2026

Murshid’s Urs
Virtual Celebration 

Saturday February 7, 2026

Book Signing
Tears from the Mother of the Sun Event
Delhi, India

March 21, 2026 

Fazal Manzil with Pir Zia
Paris, France

April 2-5, 2026

Annual Spring Retreat
Hybrid Retreat
Gersfeld, Germany

April 7, 2026