Birthday of Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, great Iranian physician, philosopher, and chemist; discoverer of alcohol and sulfuric acid.
Notable Works
"Al-Hawi" (The Comprehensive Book on Medicine), discovery of alcohol
Fun Facts
Known as "Rhazes" in the West. To find the best location for a hospital in Baghdad, he hung pieces of meat across the city and chose the spot where the meat rotted the slowest. This day is celebrated as "Pharmacist Day" in Iran.
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