In the name of God, the Almighty

خدا گر ز حکمت ببندد دری

ز رحمت گشاید در دیگری

The cultural elites and dignitaries in the ECO region, who are numerous in number, have always played the role of wise guides and righteous teachers in their noble works, and mankind has always benefited from the generous source of their radiant thoughts and ideas. In the meantime, Saadi Shirazi, who, according to most scholars, is considered to be the teacher of ethics, has a special place and position among people of the world.

It seems as if Saadi was aware of all the problems of our time, that he speaks today’s words that are lasting and useful at the same time. This talented poet, thinker and writer, who had visited many parts of the world, has told sweet and lasting stories in his works, especially in the books Bostan and Golestan. His audience includes all strata of the society, including rulers, elites, scientists or common people, because Saadi has dealt with, and interacted with, all these strata and expressed his thoughts based on detailed observations in a very short and clear manner. This is the reason why Saadi’s words have a place in the hearts of people and his words have been quoted by the old and the young. Just a brief note that more than 400 of Saadi’s sayings have become proverbs and are heard by people every day.

          Saadi defines and draws a framework for the education and evolution of the spiritual world of man, which encompasses all stages of human life, from childhood to old age. Contentment, humility, knowledge, tolerance, interaction, and justice are among the most important sayings of this well-spoken thinker, which are manifested in his world of utopia.

In his works, Saadi as a virtuous person, who has traveled the world, showed to the people the way of healthy life and in this regard his emphasize on humanity, philanthropy, benevolence and not annoying anyone and helping others, are considered the most important pillars of life policy. This is why Saadi is considered great in the East and West and everyone respects him and his works and poems have been translated into different languages ​​and he has become popular among the people of the world.

The basis of Saadi’s ideal world is justice, helping each other and caring for orphans and the poor, and according to Saadi, the wise people have important mission and a responsibility to increase the awareness of people about their behavior and actions. All of his works are covered with the light of humanity, sacrifice, affection, and friendship, which the world community desperately needs today, and a person who does not have these qualities has no place in Saudi’s Utopia.

In today’s Ceremony on the occasion of Saudi’s Commemoration Day, the ECO Cultural Institute congratulate all the lovers of pure words all over the world and present this sweet verse of Saadi to all the dear ones.

سخن سعدی بشنو که تو خود زیبایی

خاصه آن وقت که در گوش کنی مروارید

Provided by :Mr. Shah Mansour

Translated by: F.M