The commemoration ceremony for the "Day of Persian Poetry and Literature" and the honoring of Master Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Shahriyar will be held on September 25, 2026, by the Cultural Heritage and Cultural Figures Association in the virtual space. This event, which is a tribute to one of the greatest contemporary poets of Iran, provides an opportunity to reflect on his works and achievements as well as the literary heritage of the Persian language.
Presence of Distinguished Figures at the Ceremony
At this ceremony, Jamshid Alizadeh, a professor of Persian language and literature, Ali Asghar Shirdoust, a poet and linguist, Ebrahim Khodayar, a professor at Tarbiat Modares University, Nemat Yildirim, head of the Persian language group at Atatürk University, Zakaria Tarzami, former cultural attaché of Iran in Turkey, and Mahmoud Shalooei will speak. These literary figures will elucidate the position of Master Shahriyar and his impacts on Persian poetry and literature through their insights and analyses.
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The Occasion and Importance of the Day of Persian Poetry and Literature
The Day of Persian Poetry and Literature is officially designated in the country's calendar as September 27, coinciding with the anniversary of the passing of Master Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Shahriyar. This day is recognized as an opportunity to pay more attention to the status of Persian poetry, the literary heritage of Iran, and the role of poets and writers in the continuity and flourishing of the Persian language. Master Shahriyar, as one of the influential figures in contemporary Iranian literature, remains in memory for his lasting works, including "Heydar Baba, Salām."
The commemoration ceremony for Master Shahriyar is not only a cultural event but can also help strengthen cultural connections between Iran and Turkey. The presence of scholars and poets from both countries symbolizes cultural and linguistic solidarity that can enhance literary and cultural relations between these two nations.
Ultimately, this ceremony is an opportunity to recall and reflect on the works and thoughts of Master Shahriyar and other great Persian-speaking poets and can serve as a bridge between different generations of poets and writers. Holding this event in the virtual space is also an innovative action that will contribute to the promotion and expansion of Persian culture and literature.
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