On December 23, 2024, the Yalda Night celebration coincided with the inauguration of the Students’ House of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Literature and Foreign Languages. The event was attended by the esteemed Vice Chancellor for Cultural Affairs, Dr. Abbasimoghadam, the respected Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Rasoulnia, along with a group of faculty members and students.
At the beginning of the ceremony, Dr. Zohreh Gharaei, Head of the English Department and faculty advisor to the association, provided an overview of the steps taken to establish this center with the assistance of students. She introduced the objectives of the center and briefly outlined its upcoming plans and activities. It is worth noting that the Students’ House was established with the support of the dean of the faculty and the dedicated efforts of the English Language Association.
As the ceremony continued, Mr. Ali Sabetipour brought a sense of joy and excitement to the gathering with his recitations from Shahnameh and Bahram Beyzaie’s Siavosh Khani, skillfully weaving themes of ethics and humanity from both ancient and modern narratives. Additionally, Dr. Hamed Habibzadeh recited poems from Hafez in both Persian and English, inviting students to share their own selected verses in both languages. He also narrated a story from One Thousand and One Nights: a blending of the rich heritage and sophistication of Eastern culture and history. The gathering concluded with refreshments, friendly conversations, and the distribution of gifts.
The presence of faculty members and students in this event exemplified cultural ties and positive engagement within the university. This gathering was held to celebrate traditions and create a platform for the exchange of ideas across generations.