Saadi Day · Ruz-e Saadi

/sæʔ.ˈdiː/

Culture of origin: Iranian · Cultural

Holiday sources: Iran

Saadi of Shiraz (c. 1210–1291/92), called the "Master of Speech", finished the Bustan in 1257 and the Golestan in 1258; his verses on the oneness of humankind, "Bani Adam", hang on a carpet at the United Nations in New York. The day was chosen because the Golestan's preface speaks of "the first of Ordibehesht". It was first held at his tomb in Shiraz on 1 Ordibehesht 1377 SH and entered Iran's calendar in 1378 SH, together with Hafez Day the first days named for a poet.