Presentation of Hakim Abul-Qasim Firdawsi’s masterpiece “Shahnameh” in Malaysia

On October 7, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan, in cooperation with the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) and the Raja Tun Uda Library of Selangor, hosted the opening ceremony of the cultural event entitled “Firdawsi’s Shahnameh: A Literary Masterpiece.” The event was dedicated to presenting the works of the great poet Firdawsi and his immortal “Shahnameh”. The event was attended by high-level guests, including members of the Royal families, heads of diplomatic missions, professors, researchers, media, and culture enthusiasts and journalists of the country of residence.

During the opening ceremony Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Malaysia Ardasher Qodiri delivered a speech highlighting the contribution of Abul-Qasem Firdawsi and his Shahnameh in preserving the history, civilization and language of Persian and Tajik-speaking peoples. He stressed that Shahnameh as a literary chronicle of Persian peoples, was recognized as one of the most significant monuments in the world literature, playing an important role in the cultural heritage.

The program included an exhibition of illustrations from ancient Shahnameh manuscripts, a screening of a documentary film about the life and work of Hakim Firdawsi produced by the Embassy of Tajikistan in Malaysia, as well as a feature film “Rustam and Suhrob”. Additionally, guests were welcomed to a “Tajik Corner” featuring national dresses, embroidery, dishes and Shahnameh books.

The exhibition will continue to be open for the public until the 17th of October 2024, which will give more people the opportunity to get acquainted with the greatest epic of Persian-Tajik literature.

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