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 2585
23 Ordibehesht 2585 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1405 Shamsi and 2026-05-13 Gregorian. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
23 Ordibehesht 2585 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Wednesday — equivalent to 23 Ordibehesht 1405 Shamsi and 2026-05-13 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 23 Ordibehesht 2585
- Shamsi
- 23 Ordibehesht 1405
- Gregorian
- 2026-05-13
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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