Epic and Wisdom for Iran / Commemoration Night for Ferdowsi at the Martyrs of Lorestan University's Moakab
May 17, 2026
The Mourning Tent of the Martyrs of Lorestan University experienced one of its most vibrant nights.
According to the Public Relations of Lorestan University, on Saturday evening, May 16th, with the استقبال of the people, the ceremony honoring the great Iranian poet and epic poet, Ferdowsi, was held in the Mourning Tent of the Martyrs of Lorestan University.
Various programs were implemented in the mourning tent with the استقبال of the people.
Emphasis on patriotism, love for Iran, and defending Iran against enemies were among the prominent themes of the Ferdowsi commemoration ceremony.
The program was held with the focus of the Vice-Chancellor for Cultural and Social Affairs of Lorestan University, in collaboration with the Basij Professors' Association of Lorestan University, the Basij Professors' Organization of Lorestan Province, and the Student Basij of the University.
Playing the epic drum of ancient sports, performing a choir group with a Shahnameh-reading approach, participation of poets and poetry about the greatness and glory of Iran, a lottery and awarding of prizes, etc. were among the various parts of the ceremony.
The High Importance of Ferdowsi in Preserving the Identity Elements of Iran / "Epic" and "Wisdom"
Dr. Ghasem Sahraei, Vice-Chancellor for Cultural and Social Affairs of Lorestan University, Dr. Mohammad Reza Hosseini Jalilian, Dean of the Faculty of Literature and Humanities of Lorestan University, and Dr. Ali Nouri, Director of the Lorestan Studies Center of the University, in their speeches, spoke of the great importance of Ferdowsi's efforts to preserve the identity elements of Iran, including the Persian language:
The great Ferdowsi reflects Iranian identity; we are also from the generation of Ferdowsi and we must strive to protect the identity elements of Iran, including language, religion, and territorial integrity.
We Iranians have both a heroic aspect and a religious aspect; we must strive to preserve and strengthen both aspects.
There are two dimensions in the Shahnameh, both of which must be seen; the first dimension is epic and the second dimension is wisdom; the Shahnameh is an epic work that is based on wisdom.
The Shahnameh is based on Iranian and Islamic identity. The Shahnameh is all wisdom.
Ferdowsi saved Persian words and displayed epic and wisdom in the Shahnameh.
