Iranian translator, historian Bijan Ashtari dies at 64
Bijan Ashtari, renowned Iranian translator, writer, and film critic, passed away at his home on Sunday at the age of 64.
Literature
Iranians mark national day honoring towering polymath Omar Khayyam
May 18 marks the birthday of Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian polymath, and is observed in Iran as “Khayyam Day” in honor of his legacy.
Iran marks Ferdowsi Day in honor of Persian literary giant
Iranians across the country commemorate Ferdowsi Day on Thursday, honoring the legendary Persian poet Abolqasem Ferdowsi, the author of the Shahnameh – Iran’s national epic and a cornerstone of Persian literature.
Iranian writer Shiva Arastouei dies at 64
Shiva Arastouei, acclaimed Iranian author, translator, and poet, passed away late Wednesday, at the age of 64.
Iranian president recites Azeri poem, wins applause in Baku
Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian captivated attendees at an Iran-Azerbaijan business forum in Baku on Monday by reciting an Azeri-language poem by renowned Iranian poet Shahriar.
Iran celebrates National Saadi Day, honoring ‘poet of wisdom, humanity’
Iran marked National Saadi Day on Monday, commemorating the 13th-century Iranian poet whose works continue to shape Persian culture and global humanist thought.
Iran honors legacy of 12-century poet Attar
A commemorative event was held on Monday at the mausoleum of Attar of Neyshabur, a celebrated Persian poet and mystic.
Funeral held in Tehran for famous Iranian literary figure Mohammadali Eslami Nodooshan
A group of people in Tehran have held a funeral ceremony for renowned Iranian poet, writer, critic and lawyer Mohammadali Eslami Nodooshan.
Famous Iranian linguist and translator Kourosh Safavi dies
Kourish Safavi a famous Iranian linguist and translator, has died at the age of 67.
Safavi was born in 1956 in Tehran.
Iranian literary critic Shapur Jorkesh dies, aged 73
Well-known Iranian literary critic Shapur Jorkesh has died in Shiraz, a city in south of Iran, at the age of 73.