Eleventh Provincial Basij Poetry Congress ‘Iranmehr’ in Markazi Province

According to a reporter from the Iran Book News Agency (IBNA) in Arak, the Basij Artists Organization of Markazi Province has issued a call for papers for the provincial section of the Eleventh National Basij Poetry Congress, held in conjunction with the congress for Imam Khomeini (RA) and the 6200 martyrs of this province.

This cultural event aims to promote the culture of sacrifice and resistance and to commemorate Imam Khomeini (RA) and the esteemed martyrs of the province. Poets can submit their works on themes such as Imam Khomeini (RA), the martyrs of Markazi Province, the dignitaries and luminaries of the province, the epic of unity and resistance of the province’s people during the 12-day imposed war, resistance, national unity, and the martyrs of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s power and deterrent capability.

Furthermore, submissions in three formats—’traditional,’ ‘free verse and Nimaic,’ and ‘song and anthem’—will be separately reviewed by the judging panel, and the first to third ranks in each section will be honored. Selected works will be sent to the national secretariat.

The deadline for submitting works to the secretariat has been announced as December 6, 2025 (15 Azar 1404 in the Persian calendar). According to the festival’s regulations, submitted poems must not have been previously published in a separate or joint book or in a journal, and each participant can submit a maximum of five works.

Those interested can send their works as a Word file or text message, along with personal details, via the Eitaa messenger to the number 09014904414.