{"id":6603,"date":"2025-07-25T09:49:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=6603"},"modified":"2025-07-25T09:49:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T09:49:47","slug":"iranian-cultural-consulate-hosts-poetic-tribute-to-mark-twelve-day-resistance-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2025\/07\/25\/iranian-cultural-consulate-hosts-poetic-tribute-to-mark-twelve-day-resistance-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian Cultural Consulate hosts poetic tribute to mark twelve-day resistance victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 25, 2025 : The Cultural Consulate of Iran organized a literary gathering featuring renowned poets, who paid tribute through their evocative verses in a heartfelt celebration of the Islamic Republic of Iran\u2019s twelve-day successful resistance and victory.<\/p>\n<p>The event, held on Friday evening, brought together senior and emerging poets to honor what Iranian officials described as a moment of pride not just for Iran, but for the entire Muslim world.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Iran\u2019s Cultural Counsellor, Majid Meshki welcomed the participants and extended special gratitude to the senior poets for their presence and for providing a platform for younger voices. \u201cIt was a beautiful evening,\u201d he remarked, \u201cone that will be remembered as a unique chapter in the history of literature.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Iranian Cultural Consulate hosts poetic tribute to mark twelve-day resistance victory\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A2gdXrm5jS4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Meshki urged senior poets to continue mentoring the next generation, encouraging them to keep the tradition of poetic expression alive. \u201cYou have a responsibility to nurture the poetic instincts of young writers so that this powerful literary tradition remains vibrant in our society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He praised the poets for using their craft to narrate the courage, resilience, and civilization of a proud nation. \u201cThrough poetic language, you have reawakened memories of historic events and conveyed powerful messages in a way no other medium can,\u201d he noted, emphasizing poetry\u2019s unique ability to encapsulate history, emotion, and national identity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6605\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26a9b961-44e3-45c1-8d39-7a325600d0b6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26a9b961-44e3-45c1-8d39-7a325600d0b6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26a9b961-44e3-45c1-8d39-7a325600d0b6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26a9b961-44e3-45c1-8d39-7a325600d0b6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26a9b961-44e3-45c1-8d39-7a325600d0b6-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26a9b961-44e3-45c1-8d39-7a325600d0b6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26a9b961-44e3-45c1-8d39-7a325600d0b6-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the broader significance of the occasion, Meshki stated, \u201cThis is not just Iran\u2019s victory &#8211; it is a triumph for the entire Muslim Ummah.\u201d He added that the poetry presented, including submissions from poets who were unable to attend in person, would be compiled into an archival record.<\/p>\n<p>In a solemn reflection on regional tensions, the cultural counsellor noted that while the immediate conflict may have been paused, the situation remained precarious. \u201cThe war has not ended &#8211; it is only temporarily halted,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the lesson Iran has taught will not be forgotten. We hope it will prevent similar miscalculations in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6606\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9c653db6-f5a2-41c6-b089-1d466de85bcb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9c653db6-f5a2-41c6-b089-1d466de85bcb.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9c653db6-f5a2-41c6-b089-1d466de85bcb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9c653db6-f5a2-41c6-b089-1d466de85bcb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9c653db6-f5a2-41c6-b089-1d466de85bcb-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9c653db6-f5a2-41c6-b089-1d466de85bcb-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9c653db6-f5a2-41c6-b089-1d466de85bcb-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Head of the Persian Department at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Dr. Amber Yasmin said while the recent 12-day war was fought on Iranian soil, it was deeply felt across every household in Pakistan, where people of all ages stood in emotional solidarity with their Iranian brothers and sisters.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Speaking at a literary gathering, Dr. Yasmin remarked that the Pakistani nation &#8211; children, women, and men alike &#8211; actively expressed their support and prayers for Iran\u2019s victory, particularly through social media platforms.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr. Amber Yasmin highlights Pakistan\u2019s emotional solidarity with Iran during 12-day conflict\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ADjIgb-7t6E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe emotional connection between the people of Pakistan and Iran was vividly visible. It was as if the war was not just Iran\u2019s &#8211; it was ours too,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Yasmin emphasized the enduring and historic ties between the two countries, rooted in a shared heritage of culture, language, tradition, and mutual respect. \u201cPakistan and Iran have long enjoyed brotherly relations grounded in centuries of friendship and linguistic affinity,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>She praised Iran\u2019s success in the conflict, attributing it to a \u201cpragmatic and well-calculated strategy\u201d by both its leadership and armed forces.<\/p>\n<p>Commending the poetic tributes presented during the event, Dr. Yasmin concluded by lauding the courage and resilience of the Iranian nation and its security forces, and appreciated the poets for capturing their spirit through powerful literary expression.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Syed Asad Ali Kazmi moderated the literary event, opening the session with his poem titled \u201cDarood A Sarzameen-e-Ishq-o-Irfan \u2013 Jahan Chamke Khurd, Deen, Ilm aur Iman\u201d (A Tribute to the Land of Love and Enlightenment \u2013 Where Brilliance Shines in Discipline, Faith, Knowledge, and Belief).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr. Syed Asad Ali Kazmi - Darood A Sarzameen-e-Ishq-o-Irfan \u2013 Jahan Chamke Khurd, Deen, Ilm aur Iman\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bADOBi0BkIQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Prominent poets including Muhammad Shahzeb Iqbal, Zain Abbas Zaidi, Munib Kayan, Abdul Qadir, Muhammad Hussain Saeed, Dr. Junaid Azar, Professor Dr. Rafi-uddin Ahmed Siddiqui, Syed Ziauddin Naeem, and several others graced the gathering with their powerful recitations, paying poetic homage to the spirit, resilience, and cultural legacy of Iran.<\/p>\n<p>The evening concluded with emotional recitations and a renewed call for unity among the literary community in support of shared values, justice, and cultural resistance through the power of words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Friday, July 25, 2025 : The Cultural Consulate of Iran organized a literary gathering featuring renowned poets, who paid tribute through their evocative verses in a heartfelt celebration of the Islamic Republic of Iran\u2019s twelve-day successful resistance and victory. 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