26 Khordad 2585 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 26 Khordad 1405 Shamsi and 2026-06-16 Gregorian. National Lion and Sun Day is observed on this day. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
26 Khordad 2585 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Tuesday — equivalent to 26 Khordad 1405 Shamsi and 2026-06-16 Gregorian.
National Lion and Sun Day honors Majid Reza Rahnavard, a 23-year-old from Mashhad who was arrested during the Woman, Life, Freedom movement and publicly executed after only 23 days. He is called "Lion of Khorasan" and "Gallows Hero." Prince Reza Pahlavi praised this designation as a wise choice.
"Wherever you are, and whatever you do, be in love." - Rumi
Source: Rumi
چشمه چون ز سنگ بر میآید دُر و مرجان ز کوه سر میآید
“When a spring emerges from rock Pearls and coral come from mountains”
— Saadi