Beyond poetry: Shahnameh as guardian of Iranian identity

TEHRAN- Iran's national identity and culture owe their survival to Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi, Iranian scholar has said.

Vocalist brothers release new Shahnameh-inspired musical piece

TEHRAN- The Saeidi Brothers, a traditional Iranian twin duo comprising Ali and Mohammad Saeidi, have released a new musical piece titled “Dastan-e Marg” (Hands of Death), offering a distinct narrative inspired by the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi. 

Toos can introduce Iranian-Islamic culture to the world: ICRO director

TEHRAN--The historical city of Toos in Khorasan Razavi province is one of Iran's cultural and heritage capacities that can introduce Iranian-Islamic culture to the world.

Jihad Square mural depicting Ferdowsi’s line on love of homeland

TEHRAN – A new mural at Jihad Square in Tehran was unveiled on Thursday, showing the great Persian poet Ferdowsi along with one of his most famous verses in the legendary Persian epic “Shahnameh” (Book of Kings).

Governor-general urges Khorasan Razavi to host more cultural events

TEHRAN--Khorasan, as a large civilizational area, has the capacity to play a leading cultural role in the region by holding international events and conferences of Naqqali performance and Shahnameh recitation.

South Korean ambassador says southeast Iran visit enriched his heritage insight

TEHRAN - The South Korean ambassador to Iran has said his recent personal visit to southeastern Iran, including a tour of the regional museum in Zahedan, gave him a deeper insight into the area’s cultural legacy and its connections to ancient Iranian traditions.

Time Museum hosts children for water festival

TEHRAN - A group of children and their families attended a water festival held on Friday at Tehran’s Time Museum also known as Tamashagah Zaman.

Archaeologists urged to examine the historical sites of Shahnameh

TEHRAN - There are numerous cities and geographical areas in Ferdowsi’s masterpiece Shahnameh that can be the starting point for archaeological studies, Iranian scholar and expert on Shahnameh, Mohammad Rasouli, has said.

Fostering empathy, unity among people through naqqali sessions, street theater

TEHRAN – The regional branch of Art Bureau in Fars Province has organized art programs in public places of Shiraz to boost morale, strengthen social vitality, and foster empathy and unity among the people at a time when the country has been attacked by the aggressive Zionist regime.

Shahnameh, an unwavering bond forging national unity amidst adversity, Iranian scholar says 

TEHRAN- Iranian scholar and expert on Shahnameh Mir Jalaleddin Kazzazi describes Ferdowsi's epic as an unyielding force uniting Iranians.

Cultural heritage minister calls Ferdowsi architect of a borderless language

TEHRAN—Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said the great poet Abolqasem Ferdowsi became the architect of a language which went beyond geographical borders of dialogue.

Budapest hosts naqqali performances by Bahareh Jahandoost

TEHRAN-Special celebrations marking Persian New Year Nowruz and the 100th anniversary of Iran and Hungary official relations were held in Budapest, Hungary, which included a naqqali performance, an ancient Iranian storytelling tradition, by the acclaimed Iranian naqqal Bahareh Jahandoost.

Iran to host Shahnameh recitations by ethnic storytellers for Nowruz celebrations

TEHRAN – A number of storytellers and narrators from various Iranian ethnic groups have been invited to hold Shahnameh recitations in Tehran during Nowruz celebrations.

Conference on Islamic and Iranian studies held in Dagestan

TEHRAN - The fifth scientific conference honoring the legacy of Magomed-Nuri Osmanov, a prominent Russian Islamic scholar and linguist, was held in Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, on Saturday.

Iranian rituals cited in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh to be examined in Tehran museum

TEHRAN - The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran will host an event tomorrow to explore the Iranian cultural rituals cited in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, a cornerstone of Persian literature.

Commentary book on Great Mongol Shahnameh to be unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN - A Persian translation of a commentary book on the Great Ilkhanid Shahnameh, which is one of the oldest and most valuable illustrated manuscripts remaining from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, is set to be unveiled in Tehran on Tuesday.

Painting exhibition inspired by Shahnameh underway at IAF

TEHRAN- A group exhibition of paintings inspired by the Shahnameh is currently taking place at the Autumn Gallery of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran. 

Arash the Archer symbol of bravery and peace, RICHT director says

TEHRAN – The director of Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has emphasized the deep roots of the ancient festival of Tirgan in Iranian culture, stating that Arash the Archer symbolizes both peace and bravery.

Celebrated actors join cast for musical play on Rustam and Sohrab

TEHRAN- Acclaimed Iranian actors Amir Aqai, Elnaz Shakerdoost and Sina Mehrad have been cast as the lead roles in the upcoming grand outdoor show “The Battle of Rustam and Sohrab”, which will be directed by Hossein Parsai. 

Musical play on Bijan and Manijeh to go on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- Iranian director Shokr Khoda Gudarzi plans to stage the love story of Bijan and Manijeh from the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi, in a musical play in May. 

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Shahnameh: a timeless ode to Iran’s heritage and heroes

Celebrating the completion of Ferdowsi's epic legacy

TEHRAN- March 15 marks a significant milestone in Persian literature as it is the completion date of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's epic masterpiece. 

Baysunghur’s lavish ​patronage of arts and architecture to be discussed in Tehran meetings

TEHRAN – A package of Tehran meetings and workshops is set to turn the spotlight on Baysunghur, who was a great patron of arts and architecture in 15th-century Iran.

Iran to celebrate 6th anniversary of Chogan’s UNESCO designation

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Bam prepares to host an international event to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Chogan’s registration on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Adaptation of Shahnameh’s love story on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN –An adaptation of “Zal and Rudabeh”, one of the love stories of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's epic masterpiece, is on stage at Tehran’s Sangelaj Hall. 

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature: honoring the legacy of Shahriar and Iranian literary

TEHRAN- On September 18, Iran celebrates National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature in memory of the highly respected contemporary Persian poet, Mohammad-Hossein Behjat Tabrizi, known as Shahriar. Shahriar's work was distinguished by its political, social, and cultural insights, making him a significant figure in Iranian poetry and literature.

World Art Museum unveils folio from rare copy of Shahnameh 

TEHRAN – A detached folio from a 682-year-old copy of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece, was unveiled at the World Art Museum in Tehran on Monday.

Four books of Georgian translation of Shahnameh launched in Tbilisi 

TEHRAN – Four books of a Georgian translation of the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of Persian poet Ferdowsi, have been launched in a special meeting at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts in the capital of Georgia.