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Minister pays tribute to writers as ‘guardians of truth’ on Iran’s Pen Day
In a formal statement released by the ministry, Salehi praised writers, poets, and intellectuals as guardians of truth and national identity, IRNA reported.
Pen Day, observed on July 5 this year, is officially recognized by the Iranian government. First proposed by the Iran Pen Association and later ratified by the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, the day celebrates literary contributions across the country. The date serves as a reminder of the vital role writers play in shaping public thought and preserving Iran’s cultural memory.
“The pen is not merely a tool,” Salehi wrote. “It is a trustee of truth, the vigilant conscience of society, and the expressive voice of our culture.”
He described the act of writing as both sacred and civic—especially when "the ink of the pen blends with the people’s pain and hope for the future."
In a nod to current political and social dynamics, the minister commended writers who have chronicled Iran’s “national solidarity and social maturity.” He saluted those who had written about Iran and for Iran—"responsibly, courageously, and with integrity."
Salehi also paid tribute to authors who have worked quietly and faithfully, describing them as torchbearers of wisdom. “They use words not for decoration, but for explanation and truth-telling,” he wrote. His message concluded with a prayer for continued success for the nation’s cultural and media community in “defending truth and illuminating minds.”
National Pen Day has grown in prominence in recent years amid increasing calls for intellectual freedom and cultural resilience in Iran’s literary circles.