New jersey: Iranian expatriates residing in the United States have come together to pay tribute to Mahmoud Farshchian, the internationally acclaimed master of Persian painting and miniature art, during a memorial and mourning ceremony. The event took place at the Light and Knowledge Center in New Jersey, a cultural institution that Farshchian helped establish and actively supported. It was attended by family, students, admirers, and fans of the renowned artist.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Amir-Saeid Iravani, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, along with several Iranian diplomats and their families, attended the ceremony. They gathered to commemorate the memory of Farshchian, who was the creator of timeless masterpieces such as The Guardian of the Gazelle, The Day of Ashura, The Fifth Day of Creation, and Shams and Rumi.

Farshchian was born on January 24, 1930, in Isfahan and passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 95 due to a heart attack at his home in New Jersey. As per his wishes, his body will be laid to rest in his birthplace of Isfahan, alongside the grave of the renowned Persian poet, Saeb Tabrizi.