Iran will host the first International Minab Awakening Lullabies Festival to encourage global artistic participation and commemorate victims of the Minab school tragedy. Organizers say the event will unite artists and mothers worldwide through creative works promoting remembrance and humanitarian awareness. Furthermore, the festival seeks to preserve public attention on the incident through cultural expression.
The Islamic Culture and Relations Organization is organizing the event under the leadership of festival secretary Maziar Rezakhani. Officials recently announced plans to invite mothers worldwide to record lullabies dedicated to the children of Minab. Consequently, organizers hope to transform a universal symbol of maternal care into a message of remembrance.
Rezakhani said the festival aims to respond to what Iranian officials describe as crimes committed during the opening day of the Ramadan War. He argued that cultural initiatives can preserve historical memory while encouraging broader international awareness. Moreover, he stressed the importance of presenting Iran’s account of the events through artistic expression.
According to organizers, the Minab Awakening Lullabies Festival will include separate domestic and international sections for participants. Artists, musicians, writers, and cultural figures will receive detailed submission guidelines after the official call opens. Additionally, organizers expect participants from numerous countries to contribute creative works inspired by the festival’s objectives.
The festival secretariat will begin operations after recent coordination between organizers and the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization. Officials stated that planning discussions continued for several months before both sides finalized the organizational framework. Therefore, preparations will now move toward public registration and international outreach.
Iranian authorities say the Minab school tragedy occurred during military strikes on February 28 in Hormozgan Province. Officials reported that 168 people lost their lives while at least 95 others sustained injuries during the incident. The event remains one of the deadliest episodes cited by Iranian authorities during the conflict.
Cultural analysts believe international artistic initiatives often shape public discussions surrounding humanitarian events and historical remembrance. Meanwhile, organizers expect the festival to encourage wider cultural dialogue through music, literature, and creative expression. They also plan to announce participation deadlines, judging criteria, and exhibition schedules in the coming weeks as preparations continue.