Join us as we uncover the feminist voice of Persian poetry

Ālam-tāj Qāʼim-Maqāmī (1883- 1947), pen name "Zhāle" (Dew) deserves to be known.

Learn about a the plight of women in Qajar Iran

Read about the struggles of motherhood

Uncover the untold stories of Iranian women

Learn about a life of heartbreak

Read never-before translated poems

Join a supportive community of poetry lovers

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Frequent Questions

  • Is any experience required?

    No, all are welcome.

  • What langauge is the class in?

    We will read the poems in Persian and then in English translation. The language of instruction is English.

  • When and where will this class meet?

    Sundays at 4 PM Eastern time, via Zoom.

Meet your teacher

Muhammad Ali Mojaradi

Founder, Instructor, Translator

After living and studying in Jordan, Turkey, Kuwait, and Iran, Detroit native Muhammad Ali Mojaradi is hosting Rumi and Persian classes in his Manhattan home. His first translation, "The Flame of Love," was published in 2025.

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