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