The Persian word 'Bazaar' gave us the English word. Persian bazaars have been centers of trade for millennia, with covered passages and specialized sections.
This day
24 Khordad 2585
24 Khordad 2585 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 24 Khordad 1405 Shamsi and 2026-06-14 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
24 Khordad 2585 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Sunday — equivalent to 24 Khordad 1405 Shamsi and 14 June 2026 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 24 Khordad 2585
- Shamsi
- 24 Khordad 1405
- Gregorian
- 14 June 2026
Cultural insight
Verse of the day
شب تاریک و بیم موج و گردابی چنین هایل کجا دانند حال ما سبکباران ساحلها
“Dark night, fear of waves, such a terrible whirlpool How can those on shore know our state”
— Hafez
Next occasion
National Lion and Sun Day
in 2 days