Iranians mark national day for poet Hafez

Iranians mark National Day of Hafez, a 14th-century world-renowned Persian poet.

Hafez’s real name is Shamseddin Mohammad. He was born in the southern city of Shiraz.

Hafez means the memorizer. He was given the title as he could memorize the holy Quran.

Hafez’s works have been translated into many languages.

Well-known writers and scholars across the world, including English poet and writer Edward FitzGerald, highly revered Hafez.

National Day of Hafez is observed on the 20th day of the Persian calendar month of Mehr, which falls on Tuesday this year.

The poet’s fans mark the day by visiting his tomb in Shiraz 

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