April 21 marks Commemoration Day of Sa’di, the great Iranian poet. Various programs are held in his tomb each year on the occasion.
He is one of the luminaries in the world who has left behind the best ethical teachings for the humanity in an eloquent manner.
His fame has gone beyond the Iranian borders and he and his works are well-known across the world.
Abu Mohammad Moshrefeddin Musleh bin Abdollah Shirzai, known as Sa’di, was one of the major Persian poets of the medieval period.
He is not only famous in Persian-speaking countries, but he has also been quoted in western sources. He is recognized for the quality of his writings, and for the depth of his social and moral thoughts.
His best known works are Bustan (Orchard) completed in 1257 and Golestan (Rose Garden) in 1258.
Bustan is entirely in verse and consists of stories aptly illustrating the standard virtues recommended to Muslims (justice, liberality, modesty, contentment) as well as of reflections on the behavior of dervishes and their ecstatic practices.
Golestan is mainly in prose and contains stories and personal anecdotes. The text is interspersed with a variety of short poems, containing aphorisms, advice, and humorous reflections.
Sa’di demonstrates a profound awareness of the absurdity of human existence. The fate of those who depend on the changeable moods of kings is contrasted with the freedom of the dervishes.
He was buried in his hometown, Shiraz.
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