The commemoration day of Abolfazl Bayhaqi, a talented writer and wise Iranian historian, is a precious opportunity to once again reflect on the value of writings of the thoughtful person.
Bayhaqi was a truth-seeking thinker and profound prose writer who took history beyond the level of reporting events and brought it to the realm of moral and philosophical reflections.
Bayhaqi’s style sometimes recalls the characteristics of the novel genre that later emerged in Europe. Bayhaqi was a true writer and historian of history who, with his noble and truth-seeking prose, not only fairly recorded the events of his time, but also carved an image of morality, wisdom, knowledge, and humanity on the page of history. His enduring and valuable work, Tarikh Bayhaqi, is a clear testament to the connection between knowledge, honesty, and politeness; A pure gem that will inspire people of culture, researchers, and lovers of speech and truth in every era and time.
On the day of commemoration of this shining star in the sky of literature and thought, I congratulate all culture lovers, professors, researchers, and esteemed scientists, and I wish the ECO region pride and prosperity in the shadow of preserving the precious legacy of a wise man like Bayhaqi.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mehrdad Rakhshandeh
Acting President and Executive Director of the
ECO Cultural Institute