The first recorded celebration of Nowruz dates back to the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BCE). Persepolis reliefs show delegations bringing gifts for the New Year celebration.
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8 Farvardin 2587
8 Farvardin 2587 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 8 Farvardin 1407 Shamsi and 2028-03-27 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
8 Farvardin 2587 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Monday — equivalent to 8 Farvardin 1407 Shamsi and 2028-03-27 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 8 Farvardin 2587
- Shamsi
- 8 Farvardin 1407
- Gregorian
- 2028-03-27
Cultural insight
Verse of the day
عشق آن شعله است که چون برفروخت هر چه جز معشوق بود جمله سوخت
“Love is that flame which when it ignites Burns all but the beloved”
— Nezami
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