Mahboob Bolandi

Mahboob Bolandi has been an active volunteer with Tirgan since 2015 in various departments such as Operations, Funding and Awareness. As a passionate social activist and engaged citizen, he has had an active roles over the past decade in various non-profit, cultural, and community organizations in Canada.

With over 15 years of experience in engineering, academia and community building, Mahboob’s aspirations drive his ambitions as a productive Iranian-Canadian. He holds a Master of Materials Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and downgraded his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University to pursue his passion in the world of Entrepreneurship

Mahboob is passionate about continuing to push Tirgan’s mission towards celebrating Iranian arts and culture.

Become a Sponsor
Sponsoring Tirgan means more than supporting an event, it means investing in the world’s leading platforms for Iranian arts, culture, and community. Your partnership helps amplify underrepresented voices, preserve cultural heritage, create meaningful cross-cultural dialogue, and bring together thousands through shared artistic and cultural experiences. By partnering with Tirgan, your brand becomes part of a movement that fosters unity, representation, and collective resilience at a time when cultural connection matters more than ever.
Our Impact
More than a festival—Tirgan is a global cultural platform shaping connection, identity, and community across generations. The following highlights illustrate the scale, reach, and impact of Tirgan.
20+
Years of operation
1200+
Total Number of programs
1M+
Total number of visitors
5000+
Total number of volunteers
1200+
Total Number of artists and speakers