Shahanshahi Calendar
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1 Farvardin 2576

1 Farvardin 2576 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 1 Farvardin 1396 Shamsi and 2017-03-21 Gregorian. Nowruz is observed on this day. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.

1 Farvardin 2576 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Tuesday — equivalent to 1 Farvardin 1396 Shamsi and 21 March 2017 Gregorian.

Shahanshahi
1 Farvardin 2576
Shamsi
1 Farvardin 1396
Gregorian
21 March 2017

Today's occasion

Nowruz

Nowruz is the oldest Iranian celebration, observed for over 3,000 years. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and the arrival of spring. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, over 300 million people worldwide celebrate Nowruz.

Cultural insight

Nowruz has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2009, recognizing it as a shared tradition of over 300 million people worldwide.

Verse of the day

بسی رنج بردم در این سال سی عجم زنده کردم بدین پارسی

“Much hardship I endured for thirty years I revived the Persians with this Persian tongue”

— Ferdowsi

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1 Farvardin 2576 Shahanshahi = 1 Farvardin 1396 Shamsi — Persian Imperial calendar card
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