The art of Persian storytelling (Naqqali) involves dramatic recitation of epic tales, especially from the Shahnameh. It is recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage.
This day
23 Ordibehesht 2574
23 Ordibehesht 2574 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1394 Shamsi and 2015-05-13 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2574 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Wednesday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1394 Shamsi and 13 May 2015 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2574
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1394
- Gregorian
- 13 May 2015
Cultural insight
Verse of the day
دل آینهای است که در وی مینگرند آنان که ز خویش بیخبرند
“The heart is a mirror in which look Those who are unaware of themselves”
— Attar
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