Tehran, Iran’s capital, is the country’s main center for higher education and publishing, and Persian literature is taught at its universities. The tradition stretches from classical poets such as Rumi and Hafez to modern writers.
Iran observes a National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature on September 18, connected with the poet Shahriar. The observance reflects the place of poetry in Iranian public life and gives students of the subject a cultural anchor beyond the classroom.
Graduate study of Persian literature normally involves the close reading of classical and modern texts, manuscript work, and literary history. Entry requirements and programme titles differ across institutions, so prospective students should verify current offerings on the universities’ official pages. The original version of this article named a specific master’s degree in Tehran, cited 500 manuscripts in a particular collection, and included growth statistics that could not be verified. Those claims have been removed.
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