Persian Language and Literature
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Omar Khayyam; Persian mathematician, astronomer, poet
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Persian poet, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher Khayyam adopted quatrains, the most compressed form of classic poetry in Farsi, to express the gist of his thoughts.
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By: Mahdiye Ghafourian
Commemorating Ferdowsi at his tomb
MASHHAD, May 14 (MNA) – On the anniversary of the great Iranian poet Ferdowsi, a ceremony was held in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi on Tuesday with the participation of a lot of people and government officials.
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Iran pays tribute to savior of Persian Language
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Today is considered a major cultural event for Iranians to both commemorate their poet Ferdowsi, savior of Farsi, and celebrate Persian Language Day.
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TIBF 2024 further bolsters cultural diplomacy
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The 35th Tehran International Book Fair, underway in the Iranian capital, could help strengthen mutual ties with foreign participants and promote cultural diplomacy pursued by the Islamic Republic.
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Yemen special guest of TIBF 2024
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Yemen is the special guest of the 35th Tehran International Book Fair to seize the opportunity in line with the further expansion of cultural ties with the Islamic Republic.
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Saadi Shirazi, Renowned Iranian medieval poet
TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranians mark the National Commemoration Day of the renowned Persian poet Saadi Shirazi on April 20 every year.
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National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur
TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranians commemorate the National Day of Attar Nishapuri or Neyshaburi, a 12th-century great Iranian poet whose “The Conference of Birds” is a masterpiece illuminating the minds pursuing wisdom.
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Iranians celebrate Nowruz, rebirth of nature
TEHRAN, March 20 (MNA) – The festival of Nowruz marks the conclusion of an old year and the beginning of a new one, traditionally celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox.
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Parvin Etesami; noble poetess of Persian literature
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Parvin Etesami, a 20th-century Persian poet, is known for her adherence to the classical tradition in composing moral and didactic poetry and writing works that express the pain of poverty and exploitation.
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Iran marks National Engineering Day
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The National Engineering Day is observed in Iran on February 24, simultaneous with the commemoration day of the outstanding Persian philosopher, scientist, and mathematician Nasir al-Din Tusi.
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Beauty of Persian calligraphy endless
TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Nastaliq, bride of the calligraphy scripts, which is the combination of two pre-existing styles of calligraphy namely naskh and ta’liq matches perfectly with Persian and enjoys endless beauty.
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Funeral held for renowned Iranian writer Eslami Nodooshan
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A funeral procession for the esteemed Iranian critic and writer, Mohammad-Ali Eslami Nodooshan, was held at the University of Tehran.
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Iran marks National Day of Rumi, greatest mystical poet
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Mehr 8 in the Iranian calendar corresponding with September 30 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the prominent Iranian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi who is known to everyone.
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On Shahriar demise anniversary;
Iran commemorates National Persian Poetry and Literature Day
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranians commemorate Shahriar on his demise anniversary, Iran’s National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature.
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‘Persian Tales and Proverbs’ published for Persian learners
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The book "Persian Tales and Proverbs" written by Navid Atarsharghi and Elaheh Nasirpoor has been recently published for Persian language learners.
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Acclaimed Iranian poet awarded at Italian festival
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) –Iran’s poet has won an award in the “Witness of Beauty 2023” section in the Roddi Prize held in Turin, Italy.
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Iran marks National Day of Ferdowsi
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Ordibehesht 25 in the Iranian calendar corresponding with May 15 is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned poet Ferdowsi, the influential Persian poet and author of the Persian epic, Shahnameh.
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By: Behnam Yousefi
Iranians commemorate National Day of Saadi Shirazi
TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – April 21 marks the National Day of Saadi Shirazi, the Iranian poet, who is known as the Master of Speech.
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Minister stresses need for strengthening Persian language
TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili described strengthening the Persian language as necessary to protect the Iranian nation's integrity.
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VIDEO: Iran commemorates contemporary poet 'Shahriar'
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – September 18 has been named the 'National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature' in Iran to coincide with the death anniversary of the legendary Iranian poet Shahriar.
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Iranian novelist, journalist Abbas Maroufi passes away
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian novelist and journalist Abbas Maroufi passed away at 65 in Germany.
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National Day of Ferdowsi; Father of modern Persian language
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Ordibehesht 25 in the Persian calendar corresponding with May 15 is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned poet Ferdowsi, the influential Persian poet and author of the Persian epic, Shahnameh.
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Nezami Ganjavi; Poet for all humanity
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The poet Nezami Ganjavi, one of the giants of the Persian literary tradition, is the author of the melodic romantic and lyrical poems in Khosrow and Shirin poem collection in Persian Literature.
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Iran, Pakistan discuss expansion of scientific coop.
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Cultural Attaché in Lahore and the president of Pakistani Islamia Graduate College discussed the expansion of scientific and educational cooperation.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Commemorating Hafez Day
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The lovers of Hafez-e Shirazi, the legend Iranian poet get together at his mausoleum and lay flowers on his grave to commemorate him.
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VIDEO: Iran marks National Day of Hafez Shirazi
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – October 12 is designated as Hafez Day in Iran to commemorate Shams al-Din Mohammad Hafez-e Shirazi, better known as 'Hafez', the 14th-century lyric poet of Persian classical literature.
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VIDOE: National Day of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – September 30 is the commemoration day of the world-renowned Iranian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi.
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By: Zahra Mirzafajouyan
Iran marks National Day of Rumi, greatest mystical poet
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Mehr 8 in the Iranian calendar corresponding with September 30 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the prominent Iranian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi who is known to everyone.
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Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on September 23
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Thursday, September 23.
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18th round of Persian language course commenced in Japan
TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – With cooperation between Saadi Foundation and Iran's cultural attache office in Japan, the 18th round of the Persian language course commenced in Japan.