TEHRAN – The University of Tehran was the site of a gathering on Monday, where a funeral procession was held for esteemed Iranian critic and writer Muhammad-Ali Eslami Nodooshan.
Born in Nadooshan, Yazd province in August 1924, Eslami Nodooshan was a celebrated literary critic, translator, poet, and writer. He was also a graduate of international law from France. He passed away on April 26, 2022 in Canada at the age of 97 due to old age.
Initially buried in Canada, his remains were returned to Iran Sunday after 18 months. Following ceremonies in Tehran and Yazd, Nodooshan’s remains will be buried in Neyshabur, northeastern Iran. He will be buried next to the graves of the famous Iranian poet, hagiographer, and theoretician of Sufism, Attar of Nishapur, and renowned Iranian astronomer, philosopher, and poet Omar Khayyam.
Eslami Nodooshan’s academic journey began in Yazd, where he graduated from high school before earning his bachelor of laws from the University of Tehran. He then moved to Paris to pursue his MA and PhD. Upon returning to Iran, he began teaching literature and law at the University of Tehran, quickly becoming one of its prominent professors and one of Iran’s renowned writers.
His fame extends beyond Iran, reaching thinkers, writers, and scholars around the world. Eslami Nodooshan’s magnificent works have significantly contributed to promoting the Persian language and literature.
Nodooshan’s tireless efforts to familiarize people worldwide with Iranian literature and his deep sense of patriotism are truly commendable and will continue to inspire future generations.