Hafez, the unrivaled poet of Ghazal and Mysticism, has transcended geographical boundaries, leaving a precious treasury of wisdom, love, ethics, and beauty for humanity through his eloquent and enigmatic language. He is a sage, a mystic, and a cultural messenger whose Divan has, for centuries, been a sanctuary for hearts yearning for knowledge and beauty in the homes of Farsi speakers across the ECO region and beyond. His poetry is a mirror reflecting the soul and the world, and his words, like a clear spring, have quenched the thirst of human spirit and thought throughout the ages.
The ECO Cultural Institute, recognizing the unique position of Hafez as a unifying link between the nations of the region, extends its congratulations on this day to all scholars, artists, and lovers of Persian poetry and literature. Hafez's language is our common language for expressing human ideals and praising beauty.
It is hoped that the study and contemplation of the radiant words of this great poet will assist us on the path to understanding, peace, and friendship, and serve as a guiding light for the shared cultural identity of the ECO region.
May the Commemoration Day of the Unseen Language (Lisan-ul-Ghayb) of Shiraz be felicitous to all.
Mehrdad Rakhshandeh
Acting President and Executive Director
ECO Cultural Institute