TEHRAN – A large number of Iranian literati, aficionados of Persian literature, and some cultural officials came together during a meeting held at the mausoleum of Persian poet Sadi in Shiraz on Wednesday to commemorate the Sadi National Day. 

The meeting was highlighted by a concert by vocalist Alireza Qorbani, some short speeches, and several poem recitations.

Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the government spokesman, also attended the meeting.   

A number of Iranian and Tajik literati paid tribute to the highly celebrated poet during another program, which was held at the Tajikistan Academy Theater of Lakhuti in Dushanbe concurrent with Iran’s Sadi National Day. 

Sheikh Muslih od-Din Sadi Shirazi (C. 1213-1291) is one of the greatest figures of classical Persian literature, famous worldwide for his Bustan (The Orchard) and Gulistan (The Rose Garden).

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