poetry

8 speeches spanning 19932025

Statements in Meeting with a Group of Young and Veteran Poets

Khamenei praises the growth of committed and revolutionary poetry, emphasizing the importance of quality and the need for poets to maintain piety and sincerity.

arts and cultureyouthislamic governance+2
13 min read

Statements in Meeting with a Group of Poets and Cultural Figures on the Anniversary of Imam Hassan Mojtaba's Birth

Khamenei praises the progress of Persian poetry, emphasizing its role as a national treasure and urging poets to continue striving for excellence and innovation.

culturepoetryrevolution+1
15 min read

Statements at the Meeting with Poets on the Night of the Birth of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him)

Khamenei honors the late poet Hamid Sabzevari, emphasizing the importance of poetry in cultural and political contexts, urging poets to create impactful works.

cultural policypoetryyouth+2
21 min read

Statements in Meeting with Poets

Khamenei emphasizes the importance of poetry in expressing truth, urging poets to stand against falsehood and utilize their art for justice and humanity.

cultural policyyouthpoetry+1
13 min read

Statements in Meeting with Members of the Organizing Committee for the Commemoration of Professor Mashfiq Kashani

Khamenei honors Professor Mashfiq Kashani, emphasizing the importance of recognizing poets to inspire youth and advance Persian literature and poetry.

literaturepoetryyouth+1
4 min read

Statements in Meeting with a Group of Poets

Khamenei praises the progress of contemporary Persian poetry, urging young poets to deepen their religious understanding and maintain the identity of revolutionary poetry.

poetryyouthinnovation+2
12 min read

Statements in Meeting with a Group of Religious Poets

Khamenei praises the talents of young poets, urging them to focus on religious themes and elevate the quality of their poetry for societal impact.

arts and cultureyouthislamic governance+2
15 min read

Message on the Occasion of the Congress Honoring Contemporary Poet Mr. Ahmad Kamal

Khamenei honors poet Ahmad Kamal, highlighting his virtuous life and contributions to Persian poetry, emphasizing the era of authenticity in the Islamic Republic.

arts and culturepoetryiranian literature
3 min read