TEHRAN-In a ceremony held on Tuesday in Tus, the prestigious Ferdowsi Badge was awarded to outstanding individuals in the fields of epic creation, epic research, and epic poetry.

The first recipient of the award was Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace, who was honored for his bravery and leadership during the Operation True Promise.

The second winner was Professor Mohammad Jafar Yahaqi, who was recognized for his extensive research and teaching on Persian language and literature. 

The third winner was Maryam Qorbanizadeh, who was awarded for her outstanding literary work in the field of epic poetry, including her book "Khatun and Commander". 

The Ferdowsi Badge is given to outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of epic poetry, literature, and research. 

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