Commemoration of Rumi and Hafez at Lorestan University / Connecting the Student Generation with the Peaks of Persian Literature
Oct 12, 2026
In a ceremony, with the aim of commemorating the luminaries of Persian literature and strengthening students' connection with Iran's cultural identity, the "Celebration of Rumi and Hafez" was held with the enthusiastic participation of students and the presence of a group of faculty members, at the Faculty of Literature and Humanities of Lorestan University.
According to the Public Relations of Lorestan University, this event, which took place on Monday, October 12, 2026, in the Martyr Shokouhi Hall of the Faculty of Literature and Management, addressed the esteemed position of these two great poets in Iranian culture and literature with an interactive and dialogue-oriented approach.
A student question and answer session with the presence of Dr. Mohammad Reza Hassani-Jalilian, Dean of the Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Dr. Ghasem Sahraei, Vice-Chancellor for Cultural and Social Affairs of Lorestan University, and faculty members, was part of the ceremony.
In this ceremony, faculty members from the Persian Language and Literature Department of Lorestan University and some guest faculty members, by answering students' questions about the thoughts of Rumi and Hafez, provided a dynamic space for the analysis of these poets' works.
The Resonance of Persian Classical Poetry and Music
In this literary ceremony, students took to the stage to recite poetry from the works of Rumi and Hafez, and at the end, they shared their memories and the impact of these two poets' verses on their personal lives.
Furthermore, a performance of Iranian traditional music centered on the poems of Rumi and Hafez, along with the screening of related clips, added an artistic dimension to the ceremony.
Dr. Ghasem Sahraei, Vice-Chancellor for Cultural and Social Affairs of Lorestan University, emphasized the necessity of commemorating cultural values at this celebration, stating: "Such programs are held in line with the preservation of Iranian culture, literature, and identity; because great figures like Rumi and Hafez are considered fundamental pillars of the identity and civilization of this great land."
It is worth mentioning that this ceremony, organized by the "Poetry and Literature Club" in collaboration with the "Sound Club," under the supervision of the Vice-Chancellor for Cultural and Social Affairs of Lorestan University, concluded with refreshments for the students and participants.
