Culture

Iran marks National Hafez Day with ceremonies in Shiraz

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Iran on Sunday marked National Hafez Day, honoring the 14th-century Persian poet Hafez Shirazi, whose works continue to inspire readers and scholars around the world.
Literature

Iranian translator, historian Bijan Ashtari dies at 64

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Bijan Ashtari, renowned Iranian translator, writer, and film critic, passed away at his home on Sunday at the age of 64.
Literature

Iranians mark national day honoring towering polymath Omar Khayyam

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May 18 marks the birthday of Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian polymath, and is observed in Iran as “Khayyam Day” in honor of his legacy.
Literature

Iran marks Ferdowsi Day in honor of Persian literary giant

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Iranians across the country commemorate Ferdowsi Day on Thursday, honoring the legendary Persian poet Abolqasem Ferdowsi, the author of the Shahnameh – Iran’s national epic and a cornerstone of Persian literature.
Literature

Iranian writer Shiva Arastouei dies at 64

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Shiva Arastouei, acclaimed Iranian author, translator, and poet, passed away late Wednesday, at the age of 64.
Literature

Iranian president recites Azeri poem, wins applause in Baku

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Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian captivated attendees at an Iran-Azerbaijan business forum in Baku on Monday by reciting an Azeri-language poem by renowned Iranian poet Shahriar.
Literature

Iran celebrates National Saadi Day, honoring ‘poet of wisdom, humanity’

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Iran marked National Saadi Day on Monday, commemorating the 13th-century Iranian poet whose works continue to shape Persian culture and global humanist thought.
Literature

Iran honors legacy of 12-century poet Attar

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A commemorative event was held on Monday at the mausoleum of Attar of Neyshabur, a celebrated Persian poet and mystic.
Literature

Eminent Iranian poet Mohammad Ali Bahmani passes away

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Mohammad Ali Bahmani, a renowned Iranian poet, died at the age of 82 after a long battle with health issues.
Literature

Iranian translator dies aged 34

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Iranian translator and journalist Niloufar Amraeii died on Saturday morning at the age of 34.
Literature

Funeral held in Tehran for famous Iranian literary figure Mohammadali Eslami Nodooshan

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A group of people in Tehran have held a funeral ceremony for renowned Iranian poet, writer, critic and lawyer Mohammadali Eslami Nodooshan.
Literature

Famous Iranian linguist and translator Kourosh Safavi dies

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Kourish Safavi a famous Iranian linguist and translator, has died at the age of 67. Safavi was born in 1956 in Tehran.
Literature

Iranian literary critic Shapur Jorkesh dies, aged 73

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Well-known Iranian literary critic Shapur Jorkesh has died in Shiraz, a city in south of Iran, at the age of 73.
Literature

Iranians bid farewell to renowned poet Ahmad Reza Ahmadi

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Large groups of people join a funeral procession for renowned Iranian poet, writer and painter Ahmad Reza Ahmadi, who passed away at the age of 82.
Literature

Famous Iranian poet, writer and painter, Ahmad Reza Ahmadi, passes away

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Renowned Iranian poet, writer and painter Ahmad Reza Ahmadi has passed away at the age on 82.
Literature

Iran’s Eghbalzadeh, young translator of children’s books, passes away

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Pante-a Eghbalzadeh, a young Iranian translator of children’s literature, passes away.
Literature

Abdol-Ali Ghavam, Iran’s distinguished political science figure, dies at 78

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Dr. Abdol-Ali Ghavam, a distinguished Iranian translator, researcher and professor of international relations, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 78.
Culture

Iran’s Ferdowsi, poet of Book of Kings, commemorated in Tous

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Abolqassem Ferdowsi, the late tenth-century Persian poet who composed the great epic The Book of Kings, or Shahnameh, has been commemorated during an event at his tomb in the historical city of Tous, in northeastern Iran.
Books

Iran’s Leader visits 34th edition of Tehran Intl. Book Fair

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After three years, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei pays visit to the 34th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair, as Iran brings the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Books

‘Future is readable’: Iran capital hosts 34th edition of Tehran Int. Book Fair

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The 34th edition of the annual Tehran International Book Fair opens doors to reading enthusiasts and book lovers in the Iranian capital, bringing together thousands of Iranian and foreign publishers.
Literature

Iranian novelist Abbas Maroufi dies at 65

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Iranian novelist, poet and journalist Abbas Maroufi loses the battle with cancer and dies at the age of 65.
Literature

Iranian poet Ebtehaj rests in eternal peace

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Prominent contemporary Iranian poet Amir Houshang Ebtehaj was laid to rest on Saturday morning in his hometown in the northern Iranian city of Rasht with a large crowd in attendance for his burial ceremony.
Literature

Funeral held in Tehran to commemorate Iranian poet Ebtehaj

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A large crowd attended a funeral ceremony outside the Iranian capital Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Friday to commemorate the renowned poet Houshang Ebtehaj.
Literature

Famed Iranian poet Ebtehaj’s body back home

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The body of prominent Iranian poet Hooshang Ebtahaj was transferred from his residence in Germany to Iran on Wednesday night for funeral and burial processions.
Literature

‘German court allows repatriation of Iranian poet’s body for burial at home’

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A Cologne court is said to have issued the permission for repatriating the remains of renowned Iranian poet Amir-Hushang Ebtehaj, who passed away recently in Germany, after the transfer process was blocked due to legal complications.
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