Javad Mojabi Funeral: Writers and Artists Gather to Say Goodbye to the Celebrated Poet and Critic
When Did Javad Mojabi Die?
Javad Mojabi died on Saturday, September 5, 2026, corresponding to 14 Shahrivar 1405, after a period of illness.
Iranian reports announced his death shortly after it occurred, describing him as a poet, writer, satirist, journalist, painter and literary and visual arts critic.
His death generated reactions across Iranian literary and cultural circles.
Several reports emphasized the extraordinary length of his career and his contribution to multiple areas of Iranian cultural life.
Radio Farda reported that Mojabi had been active for more than six decades in literature, journalism and visual arts criticism.
His passing therefore attracted attention not only because of his individual literary achievements, but because he represented an important historical generation of Iranian writers and intellectuals.
September 10, 2026 | 10:40 am
