Iran art exhibition held in Algeria to honor poet Khayyam
An art exhibition opened in Algeria to commemorate the acclaimed Iranian poet Omar Khayyam.
The exhibition, featuring calligraphy, paintings, miniatures, and photos, will run for two weeks at the Palace of Riyas El Bahr, a cultural and historical center in Algeria, IRNA reported.
The event, showcasing 40 artworks reflecting Iranian culture, was inaugurated with a ceremony attended by foreign diplomats, political and cultural figures, and media representatives. Iran’s Ambassador to Algeria, Mohammad Reza Babaei, welcomed the guests and spoke about Khayyam’s significance in Iranian culture.
Khayyam, born in 1048 and known for his Rubaiyat (quatrains), was a Persian astronomer, mathematician, and poet. His poems were famously translated into English by Edward FitzGerald.
Special guests signed a commemorative art panel, and attendees received booklets of Khayyam’s poetry in English, Arabic, and French.
The exhibition will remain open until June 23.