The Inspiration Behind the Festival: Lady Tourandokht Omrani
In Loving Memory of Lady Tourandokht Omrani
The Story and Legacy Behind the Tourandokht International Festival
Lady Tourandokht Omrani was born into a prominent family in in March 1949. Her exceptional intelligence and keen intellect were constantly praised by friends and family members alike from a very young age. Since her early childhood, her dignity, politeness, and social demeanour consistently made her stand out. Despite the difficult educational conditions for women, she dedicated herself to the diligent pursuit of knowledge with great effort and perseverance, becoming a prominent student and scholar at various academic levels.
What truly highlights her character throughout her life was her role as an unmatched advocate for women’s rights
Perhaps these very challenges along the path of women’s education sparked her deep concern for the status of women in the country from her early youth. Graduating with honors from the Higher Teachers’ Training College marked the beginning of her great mission in education and upbringing. The immense dedication and passion of this esteemed scholar in teaching captivated her colleagues and students in various schools from the very beginning with her scholarly and cultural persona. This fascination between her and her students quickly transformed her into an unparalleled supporter for them in other areas of life as well. Her unique and innovative teaching methods placed her among the leading figures in education, leading her to serve as the head of specialized educational departments in her field for many years. Lady Tourandokht Omrani was repeatedly commended as an outstanding and distinguished educator and teacher in the field of education, receiving numerous certificates of appreciation.
Her unique and innovative teaching methods placed her among the leading figures in education.
What truly highlights the character of this cultured lady throughout her life was her role as an unmatched advocate for women’s rights—a commitment evident throughout the fruitful life of this wise teacher and master. Literary talent and artistic sensibility were another gift within her, a portion of which resulted in the heartfelt writings of this cultured lady being published.
Although Lady Tourandokht Omrani closed her eyes to this mortal world in September 2020, her vibrant and enduring presence has remained so deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of her students, friends, colleagues, and the women’s cultural and scientific society
The Tourandokht International Festival is a movement that continues all the efforts and concerns of this wise master and teacher in supporting the women and reflecting the lofty values of them.
Though she has passed, her vibrant and enduring presence remains deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of her students and community