TEHRAN - As Iran celebrated the anniversary of Islamic Revolution’s victory on February 11th, a commemorative ceremony for the Revolution unfolded in Bulgaria, focused on acknowledging and honoring Persian language educators and renowned Iranologists.

According to IRNA, Alireza Irvash, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Bulgaria, extended his congratulations on the forty-fifth anniversary of the triumph of the Islamic Revolution. He characterized the message of the Islamic Revolution as one promoting peace, wisdom, and love worldwide.

The Iranian Ambassador in Bulgaria added, "Today, the world witnesses repeated acts of violence and cruelty, with warmongers and tyrants creating an arena of injustice and cruelty. The new year has commenced while thousands, particularly in distant parts like Palestine, endure intense suffering."

Highlighting the shared history and culture of Iran and Bulgaria, he took the initiative to honor Iranian scholars and Persian language instructors in Bulgaria, recognizing their contributions to Iranian studies and the Persian language. He emphasized that the Islamic Revolution marked a cultural and civilizational transformation, with honoring cultural and civilizational figures becoming an intrinsic duty.

In attendance at this ceremony, where Dr. Ahmadi, the cultural attaché of the Iranian Embassy in Bulgaria, was also present, Professor Izgurov, a renowned Khayyam scholar, received recognition for his contributions. Having translated the poems and quatrains of Khayyam into Bulgarian, Professor Izgurov highlighted Khayyam's prowess as a mathematician, philosopher poet, and astronomer. He expressed gratitude to the Iranian ambassador for acknowledging Bulgaria's cultural figures.

Subsequently, Dr. Orbatsuf, an Iranologist and Persian language instructor, received recognition for his book on the history of Iran-Bulgaria relations from ancient times to the contemporary era. Acknowledged as a prominent politician in modern Bulgaria with fluency in Persian, Dr. Orbatsuf expressed appreciation for the Iranian ambassador and cultural attaché. 

Dr. Hajar Fuyuzi, a retired professor of Iranian studies at Sofia University and a contributor to Bulgarian culture in Persian, received recognition as the third honored professor. Following the receipt of a certificate of appreciation and a traditional Iranian cup from the country's ambassador, Dr. Fuyuzi expressed gratitude for the ambassador's initiative, along with the cultural attaché's role in executing this grand cultural program. She viewed Iran as a country with a global culture, and Persian as the language of cultured individuals.

The last certificate of appreciation and gratitude from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, recognizing the scientific services of the late Professor Fadutov, a renowned Bulgarian orientalist and Iranologist, was presented to his wife, Mrs. Snezhana Todorova, the head of the International Union of Bulgarian Journalists. Mrs. Todorova appreciated this memorable act of the Embassy on the National Day, considering it a cultural and civilizational initiative honoring Iran's position in today's world. She noted Professor Fadutov's love for Hafez and Iran, emphasizing the enduring greatness of Iranian civilization.

Concluding this splendid ceremony, attended by over four hundred selected political, cultural, and economic figures, the guests enjoyed Persian food for dinner.

Simultaneously celebrating the forty-fifth anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, an exhibition of exquisite Iranian handicrafts illuminated Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

Visitors, including representatives of foreign countries and Bulgarian government officials who had also come to participate in this ceremony, engaged in numerous and substantial visits to the handicrafts exhibition. Ambassadors from South Korea, Greece, Estonia, China, Russia, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, along with representatives from Japan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, North Macedonia, Spain, Serbia, and other countries, explored this remarkable exhibition.