President Masoud Pezeshkian says the literary works of renowned Persian poet Nezami Ganjavi mainly revolve around themes of peace and justice.
On Tuesday, the president issued a message addressing a ceremony to commemorate Nezami, a 12th-century Muslim poet, in Iran, according to IRNA.
In the message, which was read out by Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi, Pezeshkian characterized Nezami as a remarkable treasure of Persian literature, whose literary contributions serve as a significant inheritance for mankind.
Nezami’s messages of wisdom and love continue to echo in the minds of contemporary individuals, he said.
Pezeshkian: Nezami’s poems highlight peace, justice
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei described Nezami as a Persian-speaking thinker, scholar, and poet on his X account.
Memorable stories of Nezami have imparted love, wisdom, and morality to generations after him, said the official.
Baqaei also said that the figure is not only a source of pride for Iranians but also a treasure of human culture.
