Persian Poetics

Ramadan Circle 2023

Explore the timeless lessons of great Persian poets in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan.

Persian 101: Writing

Poetess - English (2022)

What was life like for a Mughal princess? Or a women’s rights activist who died for her cause? Or a street musician working the bāzārs of Samarqand? Unheard for centuries, the voices of these remarkable women are now available to us to uncover.

Sounds of South Asia: Persian Kalam in Qawwali

Qawwāli is a centuries-old devotional music tradition that blends Persian, Arabic, and South Asian languages, cultivating exceptional spiritual experiences. Join us as we uncover and translate the Persian lyrics of famous Qāwwali pieces.