Iran to celebrate Ferdowsi and Persian Language Commemoration Day

TEHRAN – Ferdowsi and Persian Language Commemoration Day will be celebrated in Iran in a series of programs designed by different organizations on Sunday. 

Iranian museums to showcase rarely-seen objects in new year vacations

TEHRAN - Iranian museums consider showcasing collections of their rarely-seen objects during the two-week Noruz (new year) vacations, which begin on March 21.

Stories from Shahnameh simplified for children

TEHRAN – Stories from the Shahnameh, the epic magnum opus of Persian poet Ferdowsi, have been simplified for children in a collection by litterateur Zeinab Yazdani.

Rare copy of Shahnameh to be unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN – A rare illustrated copy of Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece Shahnameh is scheduled to be unveiled today at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace.

Book of Shahnameh stories illustrated by Morteza Momayyez published

TEHRAN – A book containing a selection of stories taken from Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece Shahnameh, and bearing illustrations by Morteza Momayyez, has been published by Yasavoli Publications in Tehran.

Shahnameh-inspired play on stage in Niavaran Park

TEHRAN – A play inspired by Persian poet Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece Shahnameh is currently on stage at the Niavaran Park in Tehran.

National library purchases rare Shahnameh manuscript 

TEHRAN – The National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) has recently purchased a rare manuscript copy of Persian poet Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece Shahnameh that is considered the most unabridged and perfect version ever found.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Face mask paintings depict Shahnameh character fighting corona monster

TEHRAN – Ferdowsi’s masterpiece Shahnameh and its seven adventures have been the source of inspiration for Iranian graphic designer Yazdan Saadi’s new collection of paintings on face masks, which depict the mythical Iranian hero Rustam fighting coronavirus monsters.

Awe-inspiring, ancient and lonely: Zahhak Castle

Sightseers pay a visit to the ruined Zahhak Castle which is perched on a hillside near Hashtroud, northwest Iran, on May 19, 2020. 

Ancient castles and fortresses in Iran: Zahhak Castle

Even though Iran is better known for foreign tourists by magnificent mosques, labyrinthine bazaars, madrasas, wind-catchers, ancient cities like Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire, the nation does have a large number of rather forgotten historical heritages like tens of ruined castles.

Online exhibit displaying miniature paintings on Shahnameh stories  

TEHRAN – The Iranian Academy of Arts is showcasing a collection of miniature paintings featuring stories from Ferdowsi’s masterpiece Shahnameh in an online exhibition.

By Manijeh Rezapoor

Naqqali perfect medium to present Shahnameh stories: performer Mirza-Ali

TEHRAN – Morshed Mohsen Mirza-Ali has said that naqqali is the most powerful medium for presenting stories from the Shahnameh, Persian poet Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece.

Art Bureau organizes online festival of naqqali

TEHRAN – Iran’s Art Bureau has organized an international online festival of naqqali, a dramatic style of storytelling dedicated to stories from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh and other epic Persian stories.

Tehran cultural center to host festival of children’s naqqali

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Ibn-e Sina Cultural Center will be hosting a festival of naqqali, a style of storytelling dedicated to epic stories from Ferdowsi’s masterpiece Shahnameh, for children and young adults.

Folios from Shahnameh sell for over $2.1 million at Baran Auction 

TEHRAN – Five folios from a rare manuscript of the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi, has fetched 91 billion rials (over $2.1 million) during the 4th Baran Auction, which is dedicated to the sale of calligraphic paintings and calligraphy works.

Bust of Ferdowsi now graces university in Russia

TEHRAN – A bust of Ferdowsi, one of the most celebrated Persian poets, has recently been installed at the North Ossetian State University, which is one of the largest public institutions in the south of Russia, IRNA reported.

Conference on Shahnameh, Silk Road opens in Mashhad 

TEHRAN – An international conference linking together the Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi, and the Silk Road opened in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad on Monday.