May 15, a day for Shiraz Khal Rukh seven countries
Shiraz is known as Ardibehesht and the month of May is known as Shiraz, mid-spring is called the day of Shiraz and the characteristics of this historical and cultural city originate from the literature and art of its people. Naming the mid-spring day as Shiraz has many meanings that this historical city And the cradle of Iran’s culture is in itself, a city that with all its beauty and cultural, literary and historical history will not be meaningful without its hospitable and loving people.
In 2001, for the first time, at the suggestion of the Shiraz city council, a day was proposed to the Islamic Council in the form of a bill, and with the approval of the parliament, the 15th of May was registered as Shiraz day in the national calendar of Iran.
The city of Shiraz has a rich and heavy background of history and culture and has always been the leader of poetry and literature, and this old city has nurtured important cultural and literary figures in its lap, all of these reasons have been effective in naming the half of Ardibehesht after Shiraz.
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old land
The history of Shiraz is very old and the Elamite clay tablets dating back to 2000 years BC which were discovered in the southwest of this city and in these tablets mention a city called Tirazis which was changed to Shiraz over time.
According to the latest historical documents and discoveries in Postachi Hill, Shiraz, 7,300 years ago, a human society lived in this city, and perhaps in the future, other documents of human life will be found in this beautiful geography.
One of the most amazing archeological discoveries in Shiraz metropolis is the historic Postchi hill with an area of about four hectares, which is located next to Rahmat Boulevard in Shiraz; This hill, which was registered in the list of national monuments on May 4th, 1395 with number 31463, returns the history and age of Shiraz city to 7,350 years ago.
However, few people are aware of the discovery of this historical monument and its location in Shiraz city, and this ancient site is as amazing as it is a discovery, but it has remained unknown until now, the 7,350-year-old Postachi hill, which holds many secrets. has hidden in its heart, it has now become a place for historical discoveries; Discoveries that not only increase the age and longevity of life in Shiraz, but also indicate the first settlement in the Shiraz plain.
A school called Shiraz
The traditional culture and ancient art of the Shiraz people caused the birth of the “Shiraz School” in this geography; By welcoming artists, mystics and poets and family art workshops, for example, in the field of bookmaking and book design, this city had nothing but creation and creativity.
The peace-loving spirit of the Shirazians and the tact and politics in this city saved it from the attack of the Mongol Khans, that too in the era when Iran was once completely destroyed in terms of civilization and rebuilt again.
Shiraz has been the cultural and artistic city of Iran in different historical eras, and both before and after Islam, it has been considered a place for cultivating poets, writers, artists, architects and creators.
It is said that during the time of Azd al-Dula Dilami, they built a very important library in this city, which, like the current libraries of major countries in the world, had many shelves, each of which contained books about one of the modern sciences, and that is why this city has been called Darul Alam and Burj Auliya for centuries. .
Because of this science and love of art, Saadi Shirazi said more than 7 centuries ago: “Whether it’s Syria or Egypt, whether it’s the sea or the sea; All are rural and Shiraz is a city.
This region has always presented great mystics, writers and poets, including Lasan al-Gheib Hafez and Saadi Shirazi, Baba Kohi, Ahli Shirazi, Rozbahan, etc., to the human society, many of whom are famous in the world.
There is no place for a brand or a big event on Shiraz Day
During the past 21 years, when Shiraz Day became an official event and was placed in the country’s calendar, there has always been an empty space for a major national and international cultural, artistic, etc. event, and it is felt necessary to organize a grand event for this occasion in Shiraz. It should be planned and continuously implemented to become a national and global reliable brand for this historical city.
From two marathons to poetry night in Shiraz week
The cultural, social and sports deputy of Shiraz Municipality announced the programs of these days in a special press conference on the occasion of Shiraz Day.
Mohammad Ali Chobini, stating that special Shiraz Day programs will be held from May 15th to 22nd, added: Various areas are involved in the celebration of Shiraz Day.
Stating that this week we will have some closings and some openings, he said: The first special of the program will begin on the morning of the 15th of May with the ruby dust of the Ahmadi and Muhammadi shrines with city and provincial officials.
The head of Shiraz municipality’s cultural and social organization listed the two-city competition as one of the other special programs and said: Meetings and such programs are valuable in their own right, but they do not involve the general audience. Our concern is to hold special programs that involve the whole city and have a public interest.
Chobini listed the hoisting of the Shiraz flag in the city, the closing of Avaha and Navaha, the release of a video map on Tehran’s Azadi Tower as other special programs.
He said: On the 16th day of May, we will serve the people of culture and art, and on the 16th, 17th, and 18th, painting workshops will be held in the city, and the painters will be engaged in painting live.
The cultural, social and sports vice president of Shiraz Municipality continued: On May 17th, we will also have the closing ceremony of Mahalat futsal at Pahlavan Nasiri Hall, the memorial ceremony of Shiraz artist veterans in Jahan Nama Garden, the call for art vows in order to release prisoners who were not intentionally imprisoned from other programs. Is.
This official is responsible for holding a scientific meeting of Shirazology, a big night celebration on 20th, 21st and 22nd of May 1402 in Afif Abad garden, holding two national meetings with the presence of the heads of the Council of Metropolises of Iran and the head of the Council of the Religious Council of the whole country in Shiraz, among other special programs. enumerated
He added: “Ardibehesht Ghazal Mushaira, Shiraz Poetry Night, a big family walk with valuable prizes, as well as the Rose Flower Festival are planned for this week.”
Chobini said: “Klanging and opening of projects with a tourism, cultural and entertainment approach is also one of the special programs of Shiraz Municipality on this special occasion.”
The cultural, social and sports deputy of Shiraz Municipality added: Recreational places under the supervision of Shiraz Municipality will be free this week, and the use of the subway will also be free on Shiraz Day.