The deep-rooted Sufi tradition extending from Somuncu Baba to Hulusi Efendi makes Darende one of Anatolia's important spiritual and literary centers.
Darende has nurtured important Sufi masters such as Somuncu Baba (Sheikh Hamid-i Veli) and his spiritual heir Hulusi Efendi, and has been one of the vibrant centers of the Anatolian Sufi tradition.
This deep-rooted tradition has also nourished poetry and literary culture in Darende. The poetry and Sufi writings of Hulusi Efendi continue to be read and studied today. Annual commemoration ceremonies and cultural events keep this heritage alive.
The library within the complex offers an opportunity to get closer to this rich cultural heritage.