Commemoration of Iraj Mirza, innovative poet of the Constitutional era.
Fun Facts
Iraj died of a heart attack at 53 and was buried in Tabriz where he spent his last years. His poem 'Mother' was taught in school textbooks for generations, becoming a symbol of maternal respect. His bitterly satirical style paved the way for later critical poets.
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