poetry
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How Attar's allegories defined Persian mystical poetry
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Farid ud-Din Attar revolutionized Persian poetry not with complex philosophy, but through powerful allegories.
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Iran marks Day of Hafez Shirazi
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Today marks Hafez Day, a celebration of one of Iran's greatest poets whose words of love, mysticism, and human insight continue to captivate readers around the world.
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Rumi: Persian poet whose words still inspire the world
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, aka Mowlana or Rumi, remains a global literary and spiritual icon. His profound friendship with Shams encouraged Rumi to create a masterpiece in Persian culture.
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Shahriar; Iranian poet who spoke to every heart
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Tabriz-born poet Seyyed Mohammad-Hossein Behjat Tabrizi, known by his pen name Shahriar (1906–1988), stands among the most luminous figures in modern Iranian and Azarbaijani literature.
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The queen of Persian verse: Inside the soul of Parvin Etesami
TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Parvin Etesami was a prominent figure 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.
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Iran marks National Day of renowned poet Attar of Nishapur
TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (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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6th edition of Revolution Poetry Nights
TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The 6th edition of “Revolution Poetry Nights” was held at Eyvan-e-shams Hall in Tehran on Monday with a focus on “Until the Revolution of Imam Mahdi (MGHHR).
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By: Fatemeh Sadat Mir-Ahmadi
Press conference of 19th Intl. Fajr Poetry Festival
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The news conference of the 19th edition of International Fajr Poetry Festival was held at Iran’s Book and Literature House on Sat. with the participation of CEO of Institute of Iran’s Book and Literature House Ebrahim Heidari.
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Aref Qazvini; Patriotic poet and musician of Iran
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Today marks the 91th anniversary of the death of poet and musician Mirza Abolqassem Aref Qazvini.
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By: Seyyed Saeed Reza Razavi
“Velayat” poetry night celebrated on Imam Ali birth anniv.
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – A ceremony entitled “Velayat Poetry Night” was celebrated at Abouzar Jame Mosque in Tehran on Monday night on the occasion of the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) with the participation of poets.
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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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Iran's Shiraz to host 8th int'l confab of Isar poetry
TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The 8th International Conference of Isar Poetry is scheduled to be held in Iran's city of Shiraz to highlight the role of martyrdom in the country's culture.
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Poetry congress for Gaza to be held in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A poetry congress focused on the plight of the people of Gaza and Palestine is scheduled to take place in Tehran.
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Hafez Shirazi flag bearer of Persian poetry, mysticism
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – October 12th is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet and mystic Hafez Shirazi who is highly revered by famous writers and scholars all across the world.
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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.
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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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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 poet Ahmadreza Ahmadi passes away at 83
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian poet and screenwriter Ahmadreza Ahmadi died at 83 in Tehran on Tuesday after a long illness.
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Iran marks National Day of Omar Khayyam
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.
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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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Iran marks National Day of Saadi Shirazi; Master of Speech
TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Today is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned Persian poet Saadi Shirazi, born in Shiraz around 1200 and died around 1292.
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Iran marks 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.
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Westerners hate Iranian women: Leader
TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution pointed to the Western states' animosity towards the Iranian nation, saying that the Westerners lie when they talk about human rights, including women's rights.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.