Iranian calligrapher trains 60 young students

Cultural centre chief announces future collaborations to strengthen ties

ISLAMABAD:

A calligraphy workshop, organised by the Punjab Arts Council in collaboration with the Iranian Cultural Centre, brought together renowned calligraphers and aspiring artists to promote the timeless art form.

The workshop featured Iranian calligrapher Saeed Reza Kamrani alongside local experts Khawaja Muhammad Hussain, Shabbir Ahmed Zia, and Muhammad Azeem Iqbal, who trained over 60 students from institutions including the Arts Council, Rawalpindi Women's University, Fatima Jinnah University, National College of Arts, and Rawalpindi Medical University.

Iranian Cultural Centre's Director General Dr Mehdi Taheri, who was the chief guest at the event, highlighted the strong cultural and religious bonds between Pakistan and Iran, describing them as brotherly Islamic nations with closely aligned traditions.

He emphasised that the calligraphy workshop served as a bridge to bring the people of both countries closer and announced upcoming cultural initiatives in collaboration with the Punjab Arts Council to further strengthen these ties.

Naheed Manzoor, Resident Director of the Punjab Arts Council, highlighted that the council is tirelessly working for the promotion of the art of calligraphy. She emphasized the dedication of today's youth to learning calligraphy, calling it commendable. She also thanked the Iranian Cultural Centre for inviting calligraphy experts from Iran specifically for the students.

Director of the Arts Council, Sajjad Hussain, remarked that Iran boasts a history spanning thousands of years in architecture and calligraphy, evident in ancient buildings and inscriptions. He affirmed the Arts Council's commitment to nurturing the cultural ties between Pakistan and Iran.