Iran celebrates Hafez’s legacy with manuscript restoration, global events
The world celebrated the life and works of renowned Persian poet Hafez Shirazi on October 11, with events and tributes held in several countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, and Kazakhstan, to mark the poet’s enduring legacy.
A rare 400-year-old manuscript of the Divan of Hafez, containing Persian miniatures, was restored by Iranian and Bosnian authorities and returned to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it is kept under UNESCO supervision, IRNA reported.
The restoration, carried out by the Iranian Cultural Center in Sarajevo, the Gazi Husrev-Bey Library, and the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, in collaboration with the Astan Quds Razavi cultural institution, marks a turning point in the two countries’ library cooperation. As part of the global celebrations, Iranian Cultural Center in Russia organized an exhibition, ‘Getting to Know Hafez Shirazi,’ at Saratov State University, featuring the poet’s life, works, and legacy. The event drew students and scholars, who learned about Hafez’s contribution to Persian literature and his enduring popularity worldwide.
In Kazakhstan, a ceremony was held at the Iranian Cultural Center in Astana to commemorate Hafez’s legacy, attended by students of Persian language and literature.
The Iranian cultural attaché, Ali Akbar Talebi Matin, highlighted Hafez’s life, works, and impact on Iranian culture, and recited a poem by the poet.
These events demonstrate the significant cultural impact of Hafez’s works, which continue to inspire and unite people across the world. As Iran celebrates its rich cultural heritage, it also strengthens its cultural ties with other nations, promoting mutual understanding and appreciation.