Persian Language and Literature

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.