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.

“Monster’s Shadow” writer blends Iranian, Chinese legends in new book 

TEHRAN – Young adult fiction writer Abbas Jahangirian has blended two Iranian legends from the Shahnameh and a Chinese myth in his new book.

“I’m a Woman” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN – “I’m a Woman”, a play about the oppression of women in history, is being staged at Tehran’s Shahrzad Theater Complex.

Georgian Iranologist Lili Zorzoliani wins Shahriar Medal

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sadi Foundation has honored Georgian Iranologist Lili Zorzoliani with a Shahriar Medal.

London publisher to introduce first complete Spanish translation of Shahnameh 

TEHRAN – Candle and Fog, the London-based Iranian-British publishing house, plans to introduce the first and only complete Spanish translation of the Shahnameh on Tuesday in a special meeting at the National Museum of Iran.

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.