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3 Ordibehesht 2593

3 Ordibehesht 2593 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 3 Ordibehesht 1413 Shamsi and 2034-04-23 Gregorian. Ordibeheshtan is observed on this day. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.

3 Ordibehesht 2593 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Sunday — equivalent to 3 Ordibehesht 1413 Shamsi and 23 April 2034 Gregorian.

Shahanshahi
3 Ordibehesht 2593
Shamsi
3 Ordibehesht 1413
Gregorian
23 April 2034

Today's occasion

Ordibeheshtan

Ordibeheshtan honors the Amesha Spenta of fire and truth. Ancient Iranians celebrated sacred fire on this day, committing to purity and truthfulness - core values of Persian civilization.

Cultural insight

On Ordibeheshtan, Zoroastrians honor fire temples and renew their commitment to Asha (truth). Sacred fires in temples have burned continuously for thousands of years.

Verse of the day

اگر آن ترک شیرازی به دست آرد دل ما را به خال هندویش بخشم سمرقند و بخارا را

“If that Shiraz Turk wins our heart For their Indian mole I'd give Samarkand and Bukhara”

— Hafez

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