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 2576
23 Ordibehesht 2576 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1396 Shamsi and 2017-05-13 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2576 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Saturday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1396 Shamsi and 13 May 2017 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2576
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1396
- Gregorian
- 13 May 2017
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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