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5 Esfand 2575

5 Esfand 2575 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 5 Esfand 1395 Shamsi and 2017-02-23 Gregorian. Esfandgan is observed on this day. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.

5 Esfand 2575 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Thursday — equivalent to 5 Esfand 1395 Shamsi and 23 February 2017 Gregorian.

Shahanshahi
5 Esfand 2575
Shamsi
5 Esfand 1395
Gregorian
23 February 2017

Today's occasion

Esfandgan

Esfandgan is the festival of women and earth. Men gave gifts to women who were exempt from daily work. This festival shows the respect ancient Iranians had for women.

Cultural insight

Esfandgan (Sepandarmazgan) is the ancient Persian Valentine's Day, celebrating women, love, and the earth. Men give gifts to the women in their lives.

Verse of the day

چنین است کیش و چنین است راه ز خورشید تابان همی تا به ماه

“Such is the way and such is the path From the shining sun to the moon”

— Ferdowsi

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