[61225] Iran marks Ferdowsi Day: Official messages and publications regarding the country's leadership

Marking Persian Language and Poet Ferdowsi Day in Iran

On May 15, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran marked Persian Language Day and the birthday of the epic poet Hakim Abu al-Qasim Ferdowsi. The day was marked by numerous publications from media channels identified with government institutions and the religious establishment.

According to a report by رسانه رهبر انقلاب اسلامی, an official message on behalf of the Supreme Leader was published to mark this day. Simultaneously, news channels such as اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری and خبرفوری جنگ🚨اخبارفوری امریکا فوری emphasized in their publications a similar message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei, which led to extensive coverage in local media.

Sources identified with the security establishment, including کانال اخبار سپاه پاسداران 🏴 and SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو, also dealt with publishing the official message and emphasized the national and cultural importance of the event. آخرین خبر added and published visual documentation in which Ferdowsi's wisdom is defined as "divine wisdom" according to their Telegram report.

The event received wide exposure among a variety of channels, including civic platforms such as یِ دانش آموز, which noted the important date in Persian cultural history. The extensive engagement with this day reflects the state's efforts to strengthen the narrative of a national identity that combines language, culture, and religious values.