Fajr Intl. Poetry Festival holds opening ceremony in Kermanshah
Fajr Intl. Poetry Festival holds opening ceremony in Kermanshah

TEHRAN – The organizers of the 12th edition of the Fajr International Poetry Festival held the opening ceremony of the event on Wednesday in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah in sympathy with people in the quake-stricken region. The opening ceremony took place in the Entezar Hall of Kermanshah, the organizers announced. The participating poets […]

TEHRAN – The organizers of the 12th edition of the Fajr International Poetry Festival held the opening ceremony of the event on Wednesday in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah in sympathy with people in the quake-stricken region.

The opening ceremony took place in the Entezar Hall of Kermanshah, the organizers announced.

The participating poets and guests are expected to pay a visit to the quake-stricken town of Sarepole Zahab and hold talks with the people of the town.

Sarepole Zahab experienced a devastating earthquake in November, which claimed hundreds lives and injured thousands.

The Fajr poetry festival will pursue it programs in Tehran and several other cities.

Photo: A poster for 12th Fajr International Poetry Festival