By Seyyed Mostafa Mousavi Sabet 

Lessons on humanity from Persian literature 

All of Iran’s celebrations this year to mark Sadi Day on April 20 will be organized online due to the COVID-19 disaster. 

Writer Hassanzadeh says literature now in rightful place in light of coronavirus epidemic

TEHRAN – Eminent Iranian children’s writer Farhad Hassanzadeh has said that art and literature have moved into their rightful places in Iranian society as people engage in reading and art while quarantined in their homes during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Pouran Shariat-Razavi dies aged 85

TEHRAN - Fatemeh (Pouran) Shariat-Razavi, succumbed to illness on Friday. She suffered a stroke on Monday, 11 February.

Persian literature Olympiad to be held internationally next calendar year 

TEHRAN— Persian literature Olympiad will be held internationally in Iran in the next Iranian calendar year (starting on March 21), deputy director at National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents affiliated to Education Ministry has said. 

Khoy, city of colors and flowers

Encircled with vast sunflower farms and snowcapped towering mountains, khoy has long been a destination for those who are interested in its virgin nature, genuine culture and architecture.

Children’s literature expert Turan Mirhadi dies at 89

TEHRAN -- Turan Mirhadi, a veteran children’s literature scholar and co-founder of the Children’s Book Council, died on Tuesday after she went into a coma following a stroke on September 17. She was 89.

Pakistan’s National Book Foundation dedicates division to Persian literature 

TEHRAN – The National Book Foundation in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, has dedicated a division to Persian books.