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 2588
8 Farvardin 2588 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 8 Farvardin 1408 Shamsi and 2029-03-27 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
8 Farvardin 2588 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Tuesday — equivalent to 8 Farvardin 1408 Shamsi and 27 March 2029 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 8 Farvardin 2588
- Shamsi
- 8 Farvardin 1408
- Gregorian
- 27 March 2029
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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