Persian Language and Literature
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Khayyam; Visionary thinker who merged science, art
TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The National Day of Omar Khayyam, a distinguished figure in Persian literature, mathematics, and astronomy, is celebrated in Iran on May 18th.
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Books on resistance, martyrdom gain attention at TIBF 2025
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – The TIBF 2025 showcases many publications related to Resistance and martyrdom, among which the newly issued book “Hardasan,” focusing on the late President Ebrahim Raisi, is particularly distinguished.
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Iranians praise Ferdowsi’s contributions to promoting Persian
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Today, Iranians commemorate Ferdowsi, the savior of Farsi, and celebrate Persian Language Day, recognizing his immense contribution to preserving their language and cultural identity.
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36th TIBF: Let’s Read for Iran
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – With the motto “Let’s Read for Iran”, the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) is scheduled to be held at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in the capital city from May 7-17, 2025. As the Guest of Honor, Iraq will attend the event.
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Saadi Shirazi; Master of Speech in Persian Literature
TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iranians mark the National Commemoration Day of the renowned Persian poet Saadi Shirazi on April 21 every year.
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Book on Sacred Defense: "The Story of Avini's Thought"
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The book The Story of Avini's Thought delves into the perspectives of the late Morteza Avini, a famous Iranian for documenting the Iran-Iraq War, focusing on his views on culture, civilization, media, and development.
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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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Book on Leader’s speeches translated into Bengali
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – A Bengali translation of the book titled "Islamic Thought in the Quran" based on the speeches of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has been released in Bangladesh.
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Harmony of spring and poetry: Nowruz in Persian poems
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – As Iran welcomes the first day of spring, two significant occasions converge on March 21st: Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and World Poetry Day.
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Memoirs of Mohamed ElBaradei: "The Age of Deception"
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) - Firouzeh Doroshti has translated the memoirs of Mohamed ElBaradei, who served as the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in the book titled 'The Age of Deception: Nuclear Diplomacy in Treacherous Times.
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Iran resistance literature: "Daughters of the War Tribe"
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The Persian novel "Daughters of the War Tribe," written in the genre of resistance literature, examines the struggles of Syrian women during the Syrian Civil War from 2012 to 2013.
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Safeer-e Noor: Book on Pakistan's Syed Arif al Hussaini
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – A book titled "Safeer E Noor" by Tasleem Reza Khan and translated from Urdu into Farsi has been released in Iran in a bid to shed light on the life and endeavors of the Pakistani figure Syed Arif Hussain al Hussaini.
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Intl. Mother Language Day and need for multiculturalism
TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – In November 1999, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) considered February 21 as International Mother Language Day “to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.”
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Book on Iran nuclear program: “Do Not Trust”
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The book titled “I Told You Not to Trust” reflects statements of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on nuclear talks with foreign countries including the US over recent years.
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Sacred Defense Book: I'll Stay with You for Good
TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – "I'll Stay with You for Good" by Maryam Erfanian is a memoir in the Sacred Defense genre, detailing the emotional journey of the author, the wife of a war commander, as she sends her beloved to battle.
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Jamal: Life story of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The newly-published book "Jamal" by Shahla Panahi explores the life and struggles of martyr Jamal Ja'far Muhammad Ali Al Ibrahim, known as Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, senior Iraqi commander in the Resistance Front.
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Bibliography of Gaza: A book for freedom-seekers
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The Bibliography of Gaza, written by Hojjatolhagh Hosseini, that introduces a comprehensive collection of references on the history of the Gaza Strip has been published in Iran.
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Iran stresses growth of Persian language education in Armenia
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Head of the Saadi Foundation and the Academy of Persian Language and Literature has emphasized the importance of the expansion of Persian language education and strengthening cultural relations between Iran and Armenia.
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Book Week in Iran: Reading for empathy
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Taking place from November 13 to 20, the 32nd National Book Week in Iran is themed around “Reading for Empathy.”
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Iran's Hafez: Poet of all centuries
TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Hefez Shirazi, the unique pearl of culture and literature of Iran, is a renowned 14th-century Persian poet who is also celebrated worldwide.
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Rumi; Persian poet famous for spiritual poems
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Jalaluddin Mohammad Rumi’s spiritual poems and perpetual wisdom have transcended time and cultures. The didactic epic Mas̄navī-yi Maʿnavī (“Spiritual Couplets”) graphically illustrates his teachings.
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Guide to learning Persian language online
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – By the growth of social networks and online platforms taking online courses are the easiest and the most convenient way to learn a new language, which is an important matter nowadays.
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Omar Khayyam; Persian mathematician, astronomer, poet
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Persian poet, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher Khayyam adopted quatrains, the most compressed form of classic poetry in Farsi, to express the gist of his thoughts.
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By: Mahdiye Ghafourian
Commemorating Ferdowsi at his tomb
MASHHAD, May 14 (MNA) – On the anniversary of the great Iranian poet Ferdowsi, a ceremony was held in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi on Tuesday with the participation of a lot of people and government officials.
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Iran pays tribute to savior of Persian Language
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Today is considered a major cultural event for Iranians to both commemorate their poet Ferdowsi, savior of Farsi, and celebrate Persian Language Day.
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TIBF 2024 further bolsters cultural diplomacy
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The 35th Tehran International Book Fair, underway in the Iranian capital, could help strengthen mutual ties with foreign participants and promote cultural diplomacy pursued by the Islamic Republic.
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Yemen special guest of TIBF 2024
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Yemen is the special guest of the 35th Tehran International Book Fair to seize the opportunity in line with the further expansion of cultural ties with the Islamic Republic.
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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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National Day of Iranian poet Attar of Nishapur
TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (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.