Centenary of Shourideh Shirazi's Death Commemorated at Saadi Cultural Complex

The director of the Saadi Historical-Cultural Complex announced a ceremony honoring Shourideh Shirazi, held alongside an exhibition of handicrafts and achievements by people with disabilities, and a calligraphy exhibition in Shiraz.

The director of the Saadi Cultural Historical Collection announced the commemoration ceremony of Shourideh Shirazi, along with the exhibition of handicrafts and achievements of people with disabilities and calligraphy exhibition in Shiraz.

According to the report of the Arya Heritage reporter, Morteza Keshavarz today, on October 21, 1405, referring to the literary position of Shourideh Shirazi, nicknamed Fasih al-Molk, said: Along with the 100th anniversary of the death of this famous poet of the Qajar period, for the first time, his memorial service has been held in the form of Mehr Shiraz events.

The director of the Saadi Cultural Historical Collection stated that Shourideh Shirazi was one of the prominent poets of the Qajar period and lost his sight at the age of seven due to smallpox, adding: This program was held with the aim of honoring the memory and name of this cultural figure and introducing his place in the history of Iranian literature. Also, Shurideh Shirazi's family was invited to attend this ceremony.

Keshavarz continued: In addition to this ritual, an exhibition of handicrafts, works and abilities of people with disabilities has been held with the participation of accessible tourism activists. This exhibition provides an opportunity to introduce the artistic and creative capacities of these people and shows that disability is not an obstacle for innovation, creativity and creation of valuable works.

He also mentioned the calligraphy exhibition and the live workshop of this art and said: Considering the registration of 21 October in the calendar as calligraphy day, this section is also considered as another cultural program of this event. A live calligraphy workshop will be held with the presence of Mr. Rezaei, one of the activists in this area.

The director of the Saadi Historical and Cultural Complex noted that this program was organized with the cooperation of Fars Province Tourism Guides Association, Shiraz Municipality's Cultural and Social Deputy, Saadi Cultural Historical Complex and the Saadi Cultural and Art Center.