Event Description — Completed
In this special Shahnameh evening, we opened our hearts to one of the most beautiful love stories in Persian literature:
Zal and Rudabeh.
Through live storytelling, expressive verse reading, and heartfelt conversation, Hamdam Sheid guided us into the world of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh—where love, courage, destiny, and inner transformation intertwine like threads of an ancient tapestry.
This wasn’t a dry literary lecture.
It became a living encounter with the story: a space where participants could feel the characters, hear the poetry, and recognize reflections of their own lives in the choices and struggles of Zal and Rudabeh.
What participants experienced
Live performance of the love story of Zal & Rudabeh
A vivid, emotionally rich retelling that brought the characters and their world to life.
Recitation of powerful and beautiful verses from the Shahnameh
Selected lines that highlighted the depth, rhythm, and wisdom of Ferdowsi’s timeless poetry.
Guided dialogue on the deeper meaning of the story
A thoughtful conversation exploring themes of love, courage, family, fate, and how this ancient tale continues to speak to modern relationships and inner journeys.
