In a message of congratulations, Iran’s minister of culture and Islamic guidance noted that language is the symbol of unity, solidarity and the reinforcement of the principles of a nation.
“Moreover, safeguarding language will result in national independence and [strengthen the] history of a country,” Seyyed Abbas Salehi said in the message.
“The sweetness of the Persian language and literature has brought our poetry closer to language of art,” it added.
In his message, the minister noted that Persian poetry has, throughout its thousands-year-old history, expressed love, mysticism and monotheism in the most beautiful and permanent manner.
He also said Persian poetry has transcended geographical borders and promoted the Persian language and literature worldwide.