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Iran Marks National Hafez Day
Iranian people annually gather at the mausoleum of prominent 14th century poet Hafez on Oct. 11 to mark his national day, but this year the ceremony has been called off due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Iran Marks National Day of Persian Poetry, Literature
Iranian people annually mark September 17, the demise anniversary of renowned contemporary Iranian poet Shahriar, as the National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature.
Omar Khayyam; Eminent Polymath Who Married Science with Literature
Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts has, in a message, expressed congratulations on National Omar Khayyam Day, paying tribute to the eminent Persian poet.
Iran Culture in Photos: Tomb of Omar Khayyam
Snapshots of the tomb of Omar Khayyam, a famous Persian poet who was born and laid to rest in Neishabour.
Prominent Iranian Literary Translator Najaf Daryabandari Dies at 91
Acclaimed Iranian author and translator Najaf Daryabandari, who had translated many of the world’s outstanding literary works into Persian, has died at the age of 91.
Iran Commemorates National Day of Saadi
What follows is a photo gallery of the tomb of prominent Iranian poet Saadi Shirazi in his hometown, Shiraz, in southern Iran on the occasion of a national day named after him.
Iranian Medical Staff Wearing Masks Speak via Poems on Their Suits
A group of medical workers in Iran have been seen in protective suits bearing poems and sentences that bring to mind their relentless efforts in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
Boloni; A Fortune-Telling Ritual Performed in Nowruz
The Boloni ritual, a less-known ritual performed in Iran during Nowruz holidays, predicts the good and bad events of the New Year for the person doing it based on the country’s literary heritage and the Iranian people’s belief in good and bad luck.
Illustrated Works of Poetry Displayed at Tehran Exhibit
An exhibition is underway in Tehran, showcasing pictorial versions of poems by renowned Iranian poet Hafez.
Art Exhibition Features Mythical Figures on Wooden Spoons
An exhibition was recently held in Tehran where spoons replaced conventional canvases, displaying characters of mythology.
