Persian Language and literature
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About Simin Behbahani, contemporary Iranian poet
Tehran, IRNA – Simin Behbahani is a renowned Iranian poet whose poetry is characterized by criticism of the discrimination against women as well as addressing different dimensions of life and people’s agonies. This gave her a particular position in contemporary Iranian literature.
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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.
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Mohammad Moein, Guardian of Persian Literature
Tehran, July 5, IRNA – Mohammad Moein was among innovative literary men of Iran known for unrivaled works in the field of literature, history, culture and philosophy bibliography with his 6-volume Encyclopedia inherited from his 20 years of studies.
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Nezami Ganjavi poetry elevates soul
Tehran, April 22, IRNA – Mahdi Mahouzi, university professor and distinguished literary researcher, said in a UNESCO event that poetry of Nezami Ganjavi is one that elevates the soul and raises enlightening in the hearts of readers.
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Meeting of Persian language professors held in Lebanon
Beirut, Dec 23, IRNA - A gathering of 20 professors and instructors of Persian language from different Lebanese cities was held on Monday at the Iranian Cultural Attaché's Office in Beirut.
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Spox says promoting Persian language plays key role in Iran's public diplomacy
Tehran, Dec 10, IRNA - Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi stressed the importance of teaching Persian language and said that promoting the language as well as Iranian studies are of paramount importance for Iran's public diplomacy.
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First Persian language course ends in Beirut
Beirut, Dec 9, IRNA - The Beirut Municipal Education Center in “Ghobeiri” area of southern Beirut and the Iranian Cultural Attaché Office in Lebanon on Monday held a graduation ceremony for the "first Persian language course" in the city.
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14th Int'l Conference on Promotion of Persian Language underway at Uromiyeh University
Uromiyeh, Oct 8, IRNA - The 14th International Conference on the Promotion of Persian Language and Literature kicked off on Tuesday at Uromiyeh University in Western Azarbaijan Province.