An Evening Commemorating Poets and Thinkers Shams Tabrizi and Mawlana Rumi Was Held in Tehran
On September 29, a commemorative gathering dedicated to the great poets and thinkers of the East — Shams Tabrizi and Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi — was held in Tehran. The event was organized by the Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Cultural Heritage.
Leading scholars, researchers, cultural figures, and admirers of classical poetry from countries across the region took part in the event. In his address, Mohammad Hassan, President of the Cultural Institute of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), emphasized that the spiritual and literary heritage of Shams and Rumi extends far beyond the borders of individual states, creating a shared cultural space for the peoples of the region.
Participants highlighted the continued relevance of Mawlana’s humanistic ideas concerning mutual respect, human dignity, and dialogue between cultures. At the conclusion of the event, it was emphasized that promoting shared spiritual heritage through literature, art, and youth programs helps strengthen good-neighborly relations and mutual understanding.
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