Read the original Rumi and Hafiz

Skip the dubious translations.

Access never-before-translated commentaries

Scholars from centuries passed will guide us.

Improve your Persian

The classes are bilingual, but if you know Persian, you will improve.

Discover the Persian Sufi spirit

Why do we turn to poets in times of need?

Join a community of poetry lovers

You're not alone, we love it as much as you do.

Revive an ancient tradition

For centuries Persians gathered to read poetry.

What are you waiting for? Our classes are free to join!

FAQ

  • Do I have to attend every class?

    No, attendance is not mandatory and all classes are recorded.

  • Do I need to know Persian to join?

    All of our classes are bi-lingual.

  • When do the classes meet?

    The Hafiz reading circle meets every Saturday at 10:30 AM Eastern time. The Rumi reading circle meets every Sunday 10:30 AM Eastern time.

Meet your teacher

Muhammad Ali Mojaradi

Founder, Instructor, Translator

From Detroit, Michigan with roots in Tehran, Iran, Muhammad Ali (@sharghzadeh) founded Persian Poetics in 2018. He has been teaching classical Persian literature for four years. His first book, “The Flame of Love” (Simon & Schuster) is forthcoming.

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