Persian Language and Literature

Harmony of spring and poetry: Nowruz in Persian poems

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – As Iran welcomes the first day of spring, two significant occasions converge on March 21st: Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and World Poetry Day.

Memoirs of Mohamed ElBaradei: "The Age of Deception"

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) - Firouzeh Doroshti has translated the memoirs of Mohamed ElBaradei, who served as the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in the book titled 'The Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in Treacherous Times.

Iran resistance literature: "Daughters of the War Tribe"

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The Persian novel "Daughters of the War Tribe," written in the genre of resistance literature, examines the struggles of Syrian women during the Syrian Civil War from 2012 to 2013.

Safeer-e Noor: Book on Pakistan's Syed Arif al Hussaini

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – A book titled "Safeer E Noor" by Tasleem Reza Khan and translated from Urdu into Farsi has been released in Iran in a bid to shed light on the life and endeavors of the Pakistani figure Syed Arif Hussain al Hussaini.

Book on Iran nuclear program: “Do Not Trust”

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The book titled “I Told You Not to Trust” reflects statements of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on nuclear talks with foreign countries including the US over recent years.

Sacred Defense Book: I'll Stay with You for Good

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – "I'll Stay with You for Good" by Maryam Erfanian is a memoir in the Sacred Defense genre, detailing the emotional journey of the author, the wife of a war commander, as she sends her beloved to battle.

Jamal: Life story of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The newly-published book "Jamal" by Shahla Panahi explores the life and struggles of martyr Jamal Ja'far Muhammad Ali Al Ibrahim, known as Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, senior Iraqi commander in the Resistance Front.

Book Week in Iran: Reading for empathy

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Taking place from November 13 to 20, the 32nd National Book Week in Iran is themed around “Reading for Empathy.”

Iran's Hafez: Poet of all centuries 

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Hefez Shirazi, the unique pearl of culture and literature of Iran, is a renowned 14th-century Persian poet who is also celebrated worldwide. 

Rumi; Persian poet famous for spiritual poems

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Jalaluddin Mohammad Rumi’s spiritual poems and perpetual wisdom have transcended time and cultures. The didactic epic Mas̄navī-yi Maʿnavī (“Spiritual Couplets”) graphically illustrates his teachings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.