Commemoration of Rudaki, father of Persian poetry, known as Adam of Poets.
941 CE
Fun Facts
Rudaki died poor and forgotten in his final years. Some say he was blinded. His tomb is in Panjrud, Tajikistan, and September 1st is celebrated as Rudaki Day.
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