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 2575
23 Ordibehesht 2575 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1395 Shamsi and 2016-05-12 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2575 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Thursday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1395 Shamsi and 12 May 2016 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2575
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1395
- Gregorian
- 12 May 2016
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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