Commemoration day of Aref Qazvini, patriotic poet and composer of the Constitutional era.
Notable Works
Patriotic songs, From the Blood of the Youth, Cry
Fun Facts
Aref Qazvini is called 'Iran's National Poet.' His song 'From the Blood of the Youth' is one of Iran's most famous patriotic anthems. He was active in the Constitutional Revolution and fought despotism through music. Aref played the tar and had a warm voice.
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