(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Iran’s Cultural Center in Syria will organize the event centered on Sheikh Bahaei’s philosophical and literary works as well as his architectural achievements, Seyyed Ali Mousavizadeh, an official with the center said.
Eleven Iranian, Syrian and Lebanese scholars will speak at the event, he said.
Sheikh Bahaei was a scholar, philosopher, architect, mathematician, astronomer and poet in 16th century.
He was born in Baalbek, Lebanon but immigrated in his childhood to Safavid Iran with his father. He wrote over 88 books in different topics mostly in Persian and some in Arabic.
He wrote numerous works in philosophy, logic, astronomy and mathematics. His works include 88 articles, epistles and books. He also composed poems in Persian language. His outstanding works in Persian l are ‘Jame’ Abbasi’ and two versified books named ‘Milk and Sugar’ and ‘Bread and Halva’.
His fame was due to his excellent command of mathematics, architecture and geometry.
Sheikh Bahaei was the architect of Isfahan’s Imam Square and Imam Mosque. He also designed the Manar Jonban (shaking minaret), which still exists in Isfahan.
The High Council of Cultural Revolution in Iran designated April 23 as the National Architect Day, marking birth anniversary of Sheikh Bahaei.
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