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 2581
23 Ordibehesht 2581 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1401 Shamsi and 2022-05-13 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2581 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Friday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1401 Shamsi and 13 May 2022 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2581
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1401
- Gregorian
- 13 May 2022
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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