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New Blog Post: Old Persian occasions Check out the latest blog post from admin: Old Persian occasions Old Persian occasions were deeply rooted in Zoroastrianism and the agricultural cycles. Here is a list of some significant occasions, including Nowruz: Major Occasions: Nowruz (نوروز): Literally meaning "New Day," Nowruz is the …
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New Blog Post: Understanding the Persian Calendars: Jalali and Khorshidi Check out the latest blog post from admin: Understanding the Persian Calendars: Jalali and Khorshidi Understanding the Persian Calendars: Jalali and Khorshidi The Persian calendar system has a rich history, with various forms evolving over time. Two notable calendars are …
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New Blog Post: Today in History: Ferdowsi Completes the Shahnameh Check out the latest blog post from admin: Today in History: Ferdowsi Completes the Shahnameh Today in History: Ferdowsi Completes the Shahnameh On this day, we commemorate one of the most momentous achievements in Persian literature—the completion of Ferdowsi’s epic …
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New Blog Post: Shakespeare’s Sonnets & Hafez’s Ghazals Check out the latest blog post from admin: Shakespeare’s Sonnets & Hafez’s Ghazals Bridging cultural divides is one of the most exciting journeys in literature. Today, we invite you to explore how some of the world’s greatest literary traditions resonate with each …
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New Blog Post: Persian Poetry Challenge: Translate This Verse! Check out the latest blog post from admin: Persian Poetry Challenge: Translate This Verse! Persian Poetry Challenge: Translate This Verse! Persian poetry is a treasure trove of beauty, emotion, and layered meaning—and we want YOU to dive into it! Today, we’re …
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Persian literature is renowned for its rich imagery and visual elegance, painting vivid pictures that captivate the imagination. A prime example is Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, or Book of Kings, an epic poem that chronicles the history of Persia from its mythical origins to the 7th century. This monumental work has inspired …
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📜 Read a Page of the Shahnameh Daily to Cherish the Gem of the Persian Language! 🌟 Did you know that Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh is not just an epic, but a treasure trove of the Persian language, whose roots stretch back thousands of years? If you wish to speak and write …
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Humorous Post: Persian Literature: Where every poet is either 1) mysteriously whispering to a nightingale, 2) writing 1,000 verses to avoid doing taxes, or 3) casually dropping wisdom that’s 80% vibes, 20% logic. 🕊️📜💸
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Persian Literature: Where every poet is either 1) crying over a rose, 2) philosophizing with a wineglass, or 3) low-key roasting the entire universe. 🌹🍷🌌 Ferdowsi writing the Shahnameh for 30 years: “Yes, yes, I’ll finish the epic poem… after I write 10,000 verses about a hero arguing with a …
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Imagine Saadi Shirazi: in the middle of writing Bustan, he suddenly says to himself, "Ugh, this fifth chapter of Bustan is taking too long, let me go write a Golestan instead!" 😂 It's like he had ancient ADHD: unfinished project? A new one sounds more exciting! 📚➡️🌸 It's like when …
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New Rubaei Posted: Each moment a treasure beyond compare Check out the latest rubaei from admin: Each moment a treasure beyond compare Description: Translation: This first life of yours, a chance so rare, Each moment a treasure beyond compare. If wasted away in the winds of neglect, No promise remains …
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New Rubaei Posted: Like the fire of love, it stirs a man’s soul, Check out the latest rubaei from admin: Like the fire of love, it stirs a man’s soul, Description: Translation: Like the fire of love, it stirs a man’s soul, In battle and madness, it makes him whole. …
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New Ghazal Posted: Forbidden Love Check out the latest ghazal from admin: Forbidden Love Description: This ghazal explores the internal conflict of a poet caught in the throes of a forbidden love. The verses depict a battle between heart and mind—where passion urges surrender, but reason warns of consequence. The …
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New Blog Post: The Tale of Love Cannot be Contained in Scrolls Check out the latest blog post from admin: The Tale of Love Cannot be Contained in Scrolls Saadi Shirazi, one of the most revered Persian poets of the 13th century, is celebrated for his profound insights into human …
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New Blog Post: The Anguish of Separation Check out the latest blog post from admin: The Anguish of Separation Awhadi Maraghai, also known as Awhadi Esfahani, was a distinguished Persian Sufi poet of the 14th century. Born in 1274/75 in Isfahan, he later settled in Maragha, where he spent the …
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New Blog Post: The Timeless Legacy of Classical Persian Literature Check out the latest blog post from hamed: The Timeless Legacy of Classical Persian Literature Classical Persian literature stands as one of the world’s most enduring and influential literary traditions. Spanning roughly from the 9th to the 15th centuries, this …
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New Blog Post: Fale-e Hafez Today (February 20, 2025) Check out the latest blog post from hamed: Fale-e Hafez Today (February 20, 2025) Fal-e Hafez for Today (February 20, 2025) An English Interpretation Inspired by Hafez’s Wisdom   Step 1: Set Your Intention Begin with a clear question or concern …