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 2591
23 Ordibehesht 2591 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1411 Shamsi and 2032-05-12 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2591 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Wednesday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1411 Shamsi and 12 May 2032 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2591
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1411
- Gregorian
- 12 May 2032
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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