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This scroll, produced by a calligrapher/scribe for a group of individuals requesting songs to be played on Radio Azadi, showers the powerful tradition of illumination with floral motifs, particularly roses and tulips. The booklet, which contains hand-copied poetry, features pictures of Ahmad Sahir, a deceased popular singer whose songs are frequently requested by Radio Azadi listeners.

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I send my heartfelt greetings to all the people involved in producing Radio Azadi’s programs . . .


This scroll, produced by a calligrapher/scribe for a group of individuals requesting songs to be played on Radio Azadi, showers the powerful tradition of illumination with floral motifs, particularly roses and tulips. The booklet, which contains hand-copied poetry, features pictures of Ahmad Sahir, a deceased popular singer whose songs are frequently requested by Radio Azadi listeners.