
President:
Sa di has an important role in the growth of Iran art and literature
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said at Thursday night, that Sa’di has had an important role in the growth and sublimity of Iran art and literature.
President Ahmadinejad said at the ceremonies marking the commemoration of the great Iranian poet, Mosleheddin Sa’di Shirazi (1193–1291 AD) commenced in Shiraz city.
President said that undoubtedly Sa’di is a symbol of faith, fascination, wisdom and cultivation.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ordered that the financial credit for completion of the Sa’di Studies Complex must be provided a soon as possible.
He added, “We hope to hold the Sa’di Commemoration Day at international level next year upon completion of this complex by the side of his pure tomb.”
Several Iranian and foreign officials, poets, writers and philosophers were also present at the ceremonies held at the mausoleum of the renowned Iranian poet.