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 2578
23 Ordibehesht 2578 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1398 Shamsi and 2019-05-13 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2578 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Monday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1398 Shamsi and 13 May 2019 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2578
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1398
- Gregorian
- 13 May 2019
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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