Persian poetry

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that the spiritual heritage of Persian mysticism, wisdom, and literature serves as a bridge between nations and a bond linking cultures and hearts.

Few figures in world literature have left as deep and universal a mark as Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, better known as Rumi or Mowlana. More than eight centuries after his birth, Rumi’s words continue to echo across continents, resonating with people of every language, faith, and background. For Iranians, he is one of the brightest stars of Persian culture; for the world, he has become a poet of the soul, a mystic whose message of love and transcendence remains as relevant today as it was in the 13th century.