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 2577
23 Ordibehesht 2577 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1397 Shamsi and 2018-05-13 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2577 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Sunday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1397 Shamsi and 13 May 2018 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2577
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1397
- Gregorian
- 13 May 2018
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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