poetry

By: Saeed Reza Razavi

Closing ceremony of National Islamic Unity Poetry Congress

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the First National Islamic Unity Poetry Congress was held in Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Sunday evening with the participation of the Head of Islamic Development Organization Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Qomi.
2022-10-17 13:20
VIDEO: 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.
2022-10-12 12:10
VIDEO: 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.
2022-09-30 12:00
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.
2022-09-30 04:00
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.
2022-09-18 10:45
By: Seyed Hossein Mirpour

Commemoration day of Iranian poet Mehdi Akhavan-Sales

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The commemoration day of prominent Iranian poet Mehdi Akhavan-Sales was held on Friday at his tomb in Tus, Razavi Khorasan Province.
2022-08-27 12:50
Iranian poet Houshang Ebtehaj passes away at 94

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian great poet Amir Houshang Ebtehaj, known as Sayeh, died at 94 in Germany's Cologne on Wednesday.
2022-08-10 08:44
Iran marks National Day of Omar Khayyam

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Iranian poet, astronomer, writer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam.
2022-05-18 05:00
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.
2022-05-15 03:00
National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – April 14 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, mystic, and philosopher Attar of Nishapur.
2022-04-14 04:00
Parvin Etesami; Shining jewel in Persian literature's history

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Parvin Etesami was a prominent poet in Iranian literature and poetry who based on her adherence to traditional literature, composed poems with moral and educational themes and religious, political and social themes.
2022-03-16 02:00
By: Seyed Saeed Reza Razavi

Commemoration ceremony of Nezami Ganjavi held in Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The commemoration ceremony of the Iranian poet Nezami Ganjavi was held in Vahdat Hall, Tehran on Friday.
2022-03-12 22:00
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.
2022-03-12 03:00
By: Pantea Nikzad

International Poetry Night of “Resistance” held in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – On the occasion of the second anniversary of the martyrdom of Iran's top general Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the International Poetry Night of “Resistance” was held at Andisheh Hall of Artistic Bureau on Sunday.
2022-01-03 12:46
Iranian students awarded for reading Russian Pushkin's poems

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – In a ceremony held in Tehran, Iranian students were awarded for reading Pushkin's poems.
2021-12-13 16:20
By: Behnam Tofighi

Iranian Poet Nima Yooshij's house museum inaugurated

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The house museum of the late Iranian Poet Nima Yooshij was inaugurated in Tehran on Saturday.
2021-11-14 10:25
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.
2021-10-12 08:30
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.
2021-09-30 07:00
The magic and allure of Persian poetry

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Today is the National Day of Persian Poetry and a good opportunity to learn more about some of the greatest Persian poets with their lasting influence on the Persian language and rising popularity across the world.
2021-09-18 12:40
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.
2021-09-18 08:52
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

National Day of Omar Khayyam marked in Iran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, astronomer, writer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam.
2021-05-18 08:30
Ferdowsi preserver of Persian identity, language, heritage

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Ordibehesht 25 in the Persian calendar corresponding with May 15 is National Commemoration Day of Ferdowsi, the greatest of Persian poets whose masterpiece, Shahnameh, preserved Persian identity, language, and heritage.
2021-05-15 09:45
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Parvin Etesami; Shining jewel in Persian literature's history

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Parvin Etesami was a prominent poet in Iranian literature and poetry who based on her adherence to traditional literature, composed poems with moral and educational themes and religious, political and social themes.
2021-03-15 07:57
By: Saeedreza Razavi

Closing ceremony of 12th Revolution Poetry and Story Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The closing ceremony 12th edition of Revolution Poetry and Story Festival was held at Tehran Art Bureau on Monday. In this prestigious Festival, the winners were appreciated.
2021-02-16 11:31
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks National Day of Rumi, greatest mystical poet

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Mehr 8 in the Iranian calendar corresponding with September 29 this year is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the prominent Iranian poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi who is known to everyone.
2020-09-29 01:00
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks National Day of Omar Khayyam

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, astronomer, writer, and mathematician Omar Khayyam.
2020-05-17 06:27
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran marks National Day of Ferdowsi, father of modern Persian language

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Ordibehesht 25 in the Persian calendar corresponding with May 14 is National Commemoration Day of the renowned poet Ferdowsi, the influential Persian poet and author of the Persian epic, Shahnameh.
2020-05-14 06:00
Iran marks National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – April 13 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, mystic, and philosopher Attar of Nishapur.
2020-04-13 12:19