TEHRAN-Saturday night, on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hasan Mojtaba (AS), a group of poets and cultural figures, along with Persian literature professors, met the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

According to the public relations office of the Art Bureau, in this meeting, 40 young and veteran poets recited their works on various religious, social, and political topics.

After the poets' recitations, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed his satisfaction with the continued progress and elevation of Persian poetry and referred to poetry as an important medium in the era of media warfare. He emphasized the need to utilize the unique heritage of Persian poetry and literature as a powerful and influential medium.

The Leader added that the effectiveness of poetry as a medium depends on its artistic quality, which in turn is contingent upon strong expressions, thematic exploration, and quality of subject expression. He also emphasized the importance of selecting appropriate and meaningful messages for the enduring impact of poetry.

Highlighting the message of Iran's steadfastness against global oppressors, particularly the U.S. and Zionists, Ayatollah Khamenei described it as one of the outstanding and transferable messages. He noted that Iran's resilience and unequivocal stance against arrogance are inspiring to people worldwide.

Regarding the gathering, he termed it a productive session but emphasized that it should not remain merely ornamental; rather, it should serve as a platform for the continuous advancement of poetry's goals.

He also offered several recommendations to poets and Persian literature professors, including the need for a stronger translation movement to make Persian poetry accessible to the wider world. He stressed the preservation and development of the Persian language against the onslaught of foreign words.

Ayatollah Khamenei expressed hope that individuals would prevent the infiltration of foreign vocabulary into the Persian language, thus preserving its purity and richness.

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