April 22, the third of Ordibehesht, is Earth Day. This day is dedicated to appreciating and celebrating the planet that is set to endure immense pain and numerous hardships. The pain that we humans inflict upon it through the destruction and pollution of its soil, water, and atmosphere.
This year, Earth Day serves as an opportunity to delve into the ancient literature of Iran and see how the pristine nature of this planet has been reflected in literary works such as Rumi's Masnavi, the ghazals of Hafez, and Saadi's Golestan. What manifestations does the environment and Earth have in the contemporary world through the works of today's Iranian poets like Sohrab Sepehri, and to what extent is it a concern for today's poets?