Iran President Pezeshkian’s Daughter Zahra Pezeshkian and Husband Visit BRICS Bazaar in Delhi
Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and her husband Hassan Majidi visited the BRICS Bazaar at the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi. They explored traditional textiles, handicrafts and cultural displays representing BRICS member and partner countries.
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Jyoti Mukherjee

Zahra Pezeshkian Visits BRICS Bazaar in Delhi
Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, visited the BRICS Bazaar in New Delhi along with her husband, Hassan Majidi. The visit took place as India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, bringing a cultural dimension to the diplomatic engagements surrounding the event.
Exploring Indian and International Crafts
During their visit, Zahra and her husband explored textiles, handicrafts and cultural displays showcased at the bazaar. The exhibition brings together traditional craftsmanship from BRICS member and partner countries, highlighting the diversity of art and cultural traditions across participating nations.
The Iranian showcase was among the displays at the venue, featuring traditional textile and craft traditions, including Balochi embroidery. Zahra's visit also provided an opportunity to highlight Iran's cultural heritage alongside the traditions of other participating countries.
Zahra Pezeshkian's Cultural Engagement
The visit was shared by the Iranian Embassy in India and was also highlighted by Union Minister Annapurna Devi, who welcomed Zahra and her husband to the bazaar.
The engagement allowed the visitors to interact with artisans and representatives while learning more about the traditional arts and crafts presented at the exhibition.
BRICS Bazaar Highlights Cultural Diversity
The BRICS Bazaar is being held at the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy in New Delhi from September 10 to 15, 2026. The event is being organized as part of India's BRICS programme and focuses on traditional craftsmanship, textiles and cultural exchange.
The bazaar features displays representing a wide range of countries, showcasing different weaving, printing, dyeing and embroidery traditions. Its theme, "Crafting Cultures, Connecting People," emphasizes cultural cooperation and people-to-people connections among participating nations.
Iran's Participation in BRICS Summit
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. He arrived on September 11 and held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the summit. The visit comes amid wider diplomatic and geopolitical developments involving Iran and the region.
A Cultural Moment During BRICS 2026
Zahra Pezeshkian's visit to the BRICS Bazaar highlights the cultural side of India's hosting of the summit. Alongside political and economic discussions among BRICS leaders, events such as the bazaar provide an opportunity to showcase traditional arts, crafts and heritage from participating countries.
Conclusion
Zahra Pezeshkian and her husband Hassan Majidi's visit to the BRICS Bazaar in New Delhi brought attention to the cultural and artistic aspects of the BRICS programme. Their visit showcased Iran's traditional crafts while highlighting the broader cultural diversity represented at the exhibition during India's BRICS 2026 presidency.
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