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 2580
23 Ordibehesht 2580 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1400 Shamsi and 2021-05-13 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2580 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Thursday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1400 Shamsi and 13 May 2021 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2580
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1400
- Gregorian
- 13 May 2021
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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