TEHRAN- The 41st edition of the Fajr International Music Festival is set to commence in Tehran on February 9. 

Organized by the Deputy of Artistic Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, in collaboration with the Music Office of the Culture Ministry, the Iran Music Association, and the Rudaki Foundation, this edition of the festival, under the directorship of Arash Amini, will feature a wide range of artists and musical ensembles, IRNA reported on Wednesday. 

The selected works will be performed across 12 venues. The festival has been organized in six sections of Iranian Music, Choirs, Performances by Children and Youth Groups, Fusion Music and Pop Music Genres, Classical Music, and Regional Music.

The 41st Fajr International Music Festival was previously scheduled to run from January 21 to February 17. However, due to the recent unrests in the country, the dates were revised and rescheduled for February 9 to 15.

The Fajr Music Festival stands as Iran's most prestigious annual celebration of the country's rich and diverse musical heritage. Held in the ten days leading up to the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution—a period known as the Fajr (Dawn) ceremonies—the festival serves as a national platform for artistic excellence. 

It curates a program that bridges tradition and innovation, featuring distinct competitive and non-competitive sections. Audiences experience the depth of classical Persian music, the vibrant sounds of regional and ethnic folk traditions, the discipline of choral and orchestral works, and contemporary expressions in fusion and pop genres.

By bringing together master musicians, emerging talents, scholars, and the public, the festival not only showcases artistic achievement but also fosters cultural dialogue and preserves Iran's intangible musical legacy for future generations.

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