TEHRAN- On Wednesday, an event was held at the National Library Auditorium in Tehran to acknowledge the winners in various classifications of the 17th Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards.In the paperwork area, Shiva Khademi was granted the distinguished literary reward in Iran, worth five billion rials ($6,250), for her book titled The Factorys Soil.In short story collections competition, The Green-Robed Fairy composed by Samad Taheri got the award.In unique section, the award was given to Stone of Destiny by Majid Qeisari.In this edition, Gol-Ali Babai was honored for a life time of documents in the Sacred Defense (1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war) field.Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards are extremely related to literary honors in Iran.
Named after the popular Iranian author and intellectual, Jalal Al-e Ahmad, these awards commemorate excellence in literature throughout different genres, consisting of novels, narratives, and crucial essays.The awards aim to recognize and promote impressive literary accomplishments, encouraging authors to explore varied styles, experiment with various styles, and contribute to the enrichment of Iranian literature.Each year, a distinguished panel of judges carefully picks the winners and honorees, considering the literary merit, creativity, and social impact of the works.
The awards ceremony, held every year, unites distinguished writers, scholars, and literary lovers to celebrate the power of words and the immense skill within Irans literary community.With its dedication to literary quality, the Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards have ended up being a prestigious platform for Iranian writers to display their imagination and receive well-deserved acknowledgment for their contributions to the world of literature.Photo: Majid Qeisari gets the award for his unique Stone of Destiny at the 17th Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards closing event on January 22, 2025.
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