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 2583
23 Ordibehesht 2583 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1403 Shamsi and 2024-05-12 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2583 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Sunday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1403 Shamsi and 12 May 2024 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2583
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1403
- Gregorian
- 12 May 2024
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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