PESHAWAR
Khan-e-Farhang Iran here Wednesday arranged a conference to highlight the contributions of famous Iranian poet and storyteller, Hakeem Nizami in promotion of Persian literature. The conference titled ‘Place of Hakeem Nizami’ in Persian literature was attended by poets, journalists and people from cross section of society. Speaking as a Chief, Dr. Taj-uddin- Tajwar congratulated Khan-e-Farhang for holding the event and said that we appreciated efforts of Khan-e-Farhang to promote literary and cultural related activities in KP. He said that Iran is the land where renowned poets and philosophers including Saadi, Shirazi, Umar Khayam, Fordousi and Atta Nisapuri were born and Khan-e-Farhang have held various events in past to aware people about their contributions and promote associated philosophies.
He said that Hakeem Nizami is an identity and well known in the world for influencing generations by his poetry. He also highlighted various aspects of Hakeem Nizami poetry and its imprints on human nature and behavior.
Director General Khana-e-Farhang, Mehran Eskandaryan expressed gratitude to guests for attending the event shed light on poetry of Hakeem Nizami.
He said that poetry of Hakeem Nizami substantiate that he was well versed and adept in diversified fields including literature, philosophy, mathematics and astronomy.
On the occasion, speakers also presented research work and thesis written in life and poetry of Hakeem Nizami.
