Persian Language and Literature

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14th-Century Poets Khujandi, Hafez Linked Tajikistan, Iran: ECO

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The head of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) says renowned 14th-century poet Kamal Khujandi and his contemporary Persian poet Hafez Shirazi were the links between Iran and Tajikistan.
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Iran Holds Webinar on Yalda Night to Boost Regional Solidarity

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A webinar entitled “Yalda, Regional Solidarity” was held under the auspices of the Iranian Foreign Ministry and a number of other organizations to commemorate the ancient festival of Yalda Night and its role in unity among the regional nations.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Pays Tribute to Allama Iqbal

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Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has attended a ceremony held in Pakistan to commemorate the 143rd birthday anniversary of renowned Persian-speaking poet, Allama Iqbal Lahori.
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Iran Marks National Hafez Day

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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.
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Iran Marks National Day of Persian Poetry, Literature

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Iranian people annually mark September 17, the demise anniversary of renowned contemporary Iranian poet Shahriar, as the National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature.
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Omar Khayyam; Eminent Polymath Who Married Science with Literature

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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.
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Iran Culture in Photos: Tomb of Omar Khayyam

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Snapshots of the tomb of Omar Khayyam, a famous Persian poet who was born and laid to rest in Neishabour.
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Prominent Iranian Literary Translator Najaf Daryabandari Dies at 91

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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.
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Iran Commemorates National Day of Saadi

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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.
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Iranian Medical Staff Wearing Masks Speak via Poems on Their Suits

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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.
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Boloni; A Fortune-Telling Ritual Performed in Nowruz

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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.
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Illustrated Works of Poetry Displayed at Tehran Exhibit

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An exhibition is underway in Tehran, showcasing pictorial versions of poems by renowned Iranian poet Hafez.
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Art Exhibition Features Mythical Figures on Wooden Spoons

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An exhibition was recently held in Tehran where spoons replaced conventional canvases, displaying characters of mythology.
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German Artist Holds ‘Homage to Hafez’ Exhibition in Iran

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The works of German artist Guenther Uecker have gone on display in Iran’s northern city of Rasht at an exhibition entitled “Homage to Hafez”.
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Rumi Remains Point of Contention after 800 Years

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Different people look at renowned Persian poet and mystic Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi from different perspectives, something which the poet himself had predicted and understood during his lifetime.
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Streets of Iranian Village Named after Literary Masterpieces

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A village in west-central Iran has gained fame not only for its pleasant weather, but also for its people, who love reading and doing cultural activities.
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Hafez Best Classic Poet in Literature History: Turkish Writer

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Renowned Turkish author and translator Mehmet Kanar says he does not know of any poet better than Iran’s Hafez in classic literature.
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Famous Poet’s House in Tehran Turns into Museum

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The Municipality of Tehran has purchased the residence of acclaimed Iranian poet, Nima Yooshij, and is going to transform it into a historic house museum.
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Japan Hosting Exhibition of Iranian Children Books

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The International Library of Children's Literature (ILCL) is holding a book fair displaying Iranian literary works for children in Japan.
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Nishapur Artists Pay Tribute to Omar Khayyam

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A group of artists from Nishapur, the birthplace of Ommar Khayyam, have commemorated the great Persian poet and polymath.
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Khayyam’s ‘Seize the Day’ Philosophy Key to His Worldwide Fame

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May 18 is the National Day to commemorate world renowned Persian poet, scientist, mathematician, and astronomer Omar Khayyam who lived during the Seljuk era (from 1048 to 1131).
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Iran’s Less Seen Face on Display in France’s Silk Road Exhibition

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The city of Aubin in southern France is hosting the second Silk Road Exhibition with a focus on countries like Iran and Uzbekistan.
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‘Many Int’l Literary Works Inspired by Ancient Persian Literature’

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An Iranian poet and translator says many literary works across the world have been inspired by the ancient Persian literature.
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Turkish Sufi Festival to Give Majid Majidi Plaque of Honour

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Famous Iranian director Majid Majidi will receive a special award known as Plaque of Loyalty from the 2nd SufiSin Festival in Konya, Turkey, said the only Iranian member of the International Mevlana Foundation.
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Iran Commemorates ‘Most Poetic Day of Year’

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Iran has commemorated the National Day of Saadi Shirazi, the birthday anniversary of the renowned Persian poet, which coincides with the death anniversary of three other poets.
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