The pomegranate is a symbol of prosperity and fertility in Persian culture. It features prominently in art, poetry, and celebrations.
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11 Khordad 2576
11 Khordad 2576 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 11 Khordad 1396 Shamsi and 2017-06-01 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
11 Khordad 2576 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Thursday — equivalent to 11 Khordad 1396 Shamsi and 1 June 2017 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 11 Khordad 2576
- Shamsi
- 11 Khordad 1396
- Gregorian
- 1 June 2017
Cultural insight
Verse of the day
تن آدمی شریف است به جان آدمیت نه همین لباس زیباست نشان آدمیت
“The human body is noble through the soul of humanity Not just fine clothes that mark humanity”
— Saadi
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