Commemorating Hafez the Heavenly Voice: Honoring a Global Cultural and Literary Heritage
Happy Hafez Commemoration Day!
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Happy Hafez Commemoration Day!
October 12 (20th of Mehr) marks Hafez Day, commemorating the legendary Persian poet, Khwaja Shams-ud-Din Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi.
Hafez (c. 1315–1390 CE), the renowned Iranian poet and master of the everlasting ghazal, stands among the most prominent figures in Persian literature.
His mystical and romantic poetry, centered on themes of love, freedom, truth-seeking, and tolerance has inspired people across diverse cultures for centuries.