Ferdowsi

Russian painter’s expo inspired by Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh opens in Moscow

Moscow, IRNA – An exhibition of paintings and sculptures of Russian artist Sergey Feofanov, inspired by the characters of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, was opened in the theater hall of the School of Dramatic Arts in Moscow.

Iran FM offers congratulations on Ferdowsi Day

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has offered congratulations on Ferdowsi Day, which is commemorated on May 15, or the 25th of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar.

Persian language scholar dispels misconceptions about Ferdowsi

Tehran, IRNA - Persian language scholar Hassan Anvari has dispelled longstanding misconceptions about one of Persian literature's most revered figures, arguing that many verses have been wrongly attributed to the great poet Ferdowsi (940-1020 AD).

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Historian: World's salvation depends on culture

Tehran, IRNA - An Iranian writer and historian believes that people need culture for a salvation from current status quo of the world.

Ferdowsi taught Iranians love of country: Iran FM

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has honored the prominent Iranian 10th century poet Abulqasem Ferdowsi, saying he fostered values such as love of country and its independence through his works.

Raisi honors Ferdowsi for dedicating life to Iran’s culture

Tehran, IRNA- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has honored the life and work of Iran’s literary legend Hakim Abolqassem Ferdowsi Tousi, saying that the renowned poet’s epic "Shahnameh" is a tribute to the nation’s culture, language, and religion.

Ferdowsi commemoration held in Turkmenistan

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Embassy in Turkmenistan in collaboration with Devletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages in Ashgabat held a ceremony on Tuesday to commemorate the great 11th-century Persian poet Ferdowsi.

Commemoration ceremony of Ferdowsi held in Turkmenistan

Tehran, IRNA – The office of the Cultural attache of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, held a conference on Ferdowsi on Monday.

Ferdowsi savior of Persian Language

Mashad, IRNA – The day Ordibehesht 25 (May 15) has been designated as the day of commemorating Abolghassem Ferdowsi Tusi, one of the most renowned Persian poet, whose Shahnameh epic poems revived Persian Language and his name will shine throughout history due to his great effort to save the language.

Ferdowsi conference held in Pakistan

Tehran, IRNA – Cultural Center the Islamic Republic of Iran in Quetta, Pakistan, in collaboration with ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) held a conference on Ferdowsi on Saturday.

Ferdowsi helped strengthen Iranians' natl. identity: Japan envoy

Mashhad, IRNA - Japanese Ambassador to Iran Kazutoshi Aikawa has underlined that renowned Iranian poet Ferdowsi played key role in consolidating national identity in Iran.

Shahnameh theater project receives significant applause in Bulgaria

Belgrade, June 15, IRNA – Unveiling the Shahnameh of Ferdowsi theater project in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria on Monday, received considerable applause from Bulgarians.

Ferdowsi commemoration webinar held in Baku

Baku, May 16, IRNA – The webinar to commemorate Ferdowsi National Day was held in the presence of Persian Language students, authors and lovers of Persian literature in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Shahnameh maintains backbone of Iranian culture

Tehran, May 15, IRNA – Rasoul Moradi, a member of Iran’s Calligraphers’ Association, who has been transcribing the Shahnameh of Ferdowsi in calligraphy style in the last five years, believes that the Shahnameh has preserved the basis of Iranian culture.

Women are glorious in Ferdowsi's Shahnameh: Scholar in Persian Literature

Tehran, May 15, IRNA - The travelogue of Iranian literature professor and poet, Mir Jalal al-Din Kazzazi said that the number of glorious and admired women in Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's masterpiece, is more than men who have these qualities, we can find women in the Shahnameh who are truly superior to men.

Shajarian and his enduring legacy

Tehran, Oct 10, IRNA – Iranian young generation professionals working in the field of classic music inherited the legacy of Mohammad-Reza Shajarian as a master who was known for theoretical studies and also presenting the outcome of his regular studies in his routine performances, concerts and albums.