“Ali, the Lion of Allah– King of the Brave”: An Afghan Migrants’ Ritual of Courtesy, Art, and Spirituality
"Ali, the Lion of Allah – King of the Brave": An Afghan Migrants’ Ritual of Courtesy, Art, and Spirituality
The special program “Ali, the Lion of Allah – King of the Brave” was held at the Immigrants Art House to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) and Father’s Day.
This event was hosted by the Immigrants Art House of Khorasan Razavi, in collaboration with cultural institutions including the Afghanistan Cultural & Social Foundation in Iran, Dar Dari Cultural Institute, the Foundation of Elite and Talented Afghan Migrants, and the Golshahr Beh-Nashr Complex, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
A Dialogue on Imam Ali (AS) Through the Lens of Poetry and Literature
Ustad Mohammad Kazem Kazemi, a prominent poet and scholar of Bidel, was the first speaker, delivering a talk on the portrayal of Imam Ali (AS) in Persian poetry.
In the next part of the program, a group of migrant and Iranian poets recited poems on the virtues and character of Imam Ali (AS).
The Life of Imam Ali (AS) in Children’s Literature
The second speaker, Ahmad Yousufi, discussed the importance of reflecting the life and character of Imam Ali (AS) in children’s and young adult literature.
