BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35174@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T163000 DTSTAMP:20250930T163310Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/beyond-conquest-the-persian-influen ce-on-arabic-script-language-science/ SUMMARY:Beyond Conquest: The Persian Influence on Arabic Script\, Language & Science DESCRIPTION:AUSTIN TX\n\n \;\n\nJoin us on a transforming journey explo ring how the Persian scholars shaped the very script\, grammer and languag e we mistakenly call Arabic!\n\nDate: Sunday\, October 19\, 2025\nTime: 2: 30 PM – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Spicewood Springs Branch Library\, Room #1\n\ nSpeaker: Nastaran Kherad\, PhD in the Middle Eastern Studies\n\nJoin us f or a fascinating and eye-opening lecture exploring the often-overlooked in fluence of Iran on one of the world’s most widespread writing systems.\n \nIn this talk\, Dr. Nastaran Kherad reveals Iran’s decisive role in the development of the scripts we commonly—but mistakenly—referred to as the "Arabic script." Through the contributions of Persian scholars\, calli graphers\, and administrators\, the script was not merely adopted but prof oundly refined. This transformation elevated the writing system inherited from Aramaic into a sophisticated medium for literature\, science\, govern ance\, and cultural expression.\n\nFar from being passive users\, Persians were the visionaries who gave the script its elegance\, structure\, and l ongevity—qualities that enabled it to flourish across vast empires.\n\nY ou’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Iran’s true legacy and a re newed pride for its contributions to global civilization. Discover how a w riting system shaped by Persian minds became an enduring cultural treasure misattributed to others.\n\nAdmission is free\, but space is limited—re serve your spot today!\n\nAbout the Speaker:\n\nDr. Nastaran Kherad\, Asso ciate Professor and interdisciplinary scholar\, holds a PhD in Middle East ern Studies (UT Austin) and an MA in Comparative Literature (CSU Long Beac h). Her research explores Persian literature\, gendered narratives\, migra tion\, and diasporic identity. An award-winning author and translator\, sh e is known for The House of My Bibi (2006)\, a memoir blending autobiograp hy with cultural critique\, and her acclaimed translation of Ahmad Mahmoud ’s The Neighbors (2012). Through her scholarship\, writing\, and transla tions\, she bridges Iranian storytelling with global audiences.\n\nGET TIC KETS HERE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-30-at-12.29.31-PM.png LOCATION:Austin Public Library\, 8637 Spicewood Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\ , 78759\, United States GEO:30.433595;-97.773081 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8637 Spicewood Springs Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Austin P ublic Library:geo:30.433595,-97.773081 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR