TEHRAN – A foundation for the Persian language was established in Tehran on Sunday, which was Iran’s National Sadi Day.
The foundation, which was named after the Persian poet Sadi, is planned to promote Persian language and literature inside and outside the country.
Established by Iranian Academy of Persian Language and Literature, the foundation aims to preserve and promote Persian language, foundation director Haddad-Adel said during the opening ceremony of the center.
Persian language promotion and teaching it to non-Iranian nations was long carried out by the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), Haddad Adel said in the opening ceremony, “however, we found out that a more organized structure is needed,” he added.
He also said that all the activities of the ICRO and other organizations responsible for the promotion of the Persian language will be submitted to the Sadi Foundation.
He also mentioned that the foundation has programs for all countries but it first gives the priority to Persian-speaking countries like Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
In the future, the foundation also will have programs for Iranians residing in other countries, he added.
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