The Twelve Iranian Festivals

About the Author

Sepehr Sadeghi:

Sepehr is an Iranian-Canadian  teenager living in Vancouver, Canada. He was born in Iran in 2008 and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of seven. At the age of four, with the help of his mother and through the popular early-literacy game Ban Ben Bon, he entered the world of words. Gradually, through the bedtime stories he heard from his parents, the seeds of the Persian language and Iranian culture were planted in his eager mind. After immigrating, his continued attendance at the “Be Sooye Ayandeh” Persian School which he still attends today, allowed him to further develop and strengthen his mother tongue. During his years at the school, he actively participated in cultural celebrations and served as the host of many Iranian events. With confidence, skill, and strong command of the Persian language, he helped introduce children and youth from various age groups to the beauty of Persian poetry and literature.

Today, as Sepehr approaches high school graduation, he has sought to explore the depths of ancient Iranian history. In this book, he has committed a portion of his knowledge of Iranian culture to paper, aiming to build a bridge between Canada, the country in which he has grown up, and Iran, whose civilizational heritage forms an essential part of his identity. Sepehr believes that both English and Persian have shaped who he is; therefore, writing about the culture of his homeland in both languages offers Iranian immigrant children an opportunity to connect more deeply with their roots, while also introducing non-Persian speakers interested in Iranian culture to a part of this rich heritage. He hopes that by compiling this work, he has contributed, even in a small way, to bringing cultures closer together and fostering friendship among people of diverse backgrounds living side by side.

About the Author

Parinaz Zhendy is a creative and dedicated educator in the sphere of Persian language and culture—an insightful and wise figure who, for many years, has kept the flame of the mother tongue alight with heart and soul, paving the path of cultural elevation for Iran in foreign lands. She is the founder of the cultural-literary center ”Be Sooye Ayandeh” in Vancouver, Canada. Her teaching method is a unique blend of literary knowledge and artistic vision, deeply rooted in the authentic Iranian cultural heritage. Parinaz Zhendy is also a poet, writer, and social activist—a committed human being who has advocated for the preservation of the Persian language and the rights of Iranian women in international forums. As a Persian language and literature expert, she sees her mission as expanding the frontiers of the mother tongue across the globe.

Among her proudest achievements is the authorship of the first bilingual Persian alphabet book for children using English as a supportive medium. This bestselling work, published by Kidsocado Publishing House in collaboration with Setareh Setayesh, has been warmly received on Amazon. She is not just a language teacher, but a messenger of love for culture, poetry, and Iranian identity—a beacon of light who has turned words into guiding lanterns, so that children of yesterday and today, from any corner of the world, may carry a trace of Iran in their hearts.