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 2588
23 Ordibehesht 2588 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1408 Shamsi and 2029-05-12 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2588 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Saturday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1408 Shamsi and 2029-05-12 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2588
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1408
- Gregorian
- 2029-05-12
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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