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 2579
23 Ordibehesht 2579 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1399 Shamsi and 2020-05-12 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2579 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Tuesday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1399 Shamsi and 12 May 2020 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2579
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1399
- Gregorian
- 12 May 2020
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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