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First published on 12 July 2013
Ferdowsi the saviour of persia, culture, language, heritage, and civilisation
'When asked recently why the vast majority of Egyptians, the heirs to a great pre-Islamic civilization, speak Arabic rather than Coptic, a leading Egyptian historian replied: ‘Because we had no Ferdowsi.’
‘Ferdowsi wrote the Shahnameh primarily to preserve Persian history, language, and cultural identity, especially in the face of increasing Arab influence following the Arab conquest of Persia. He aimed to revive and celebrate Iran's pre-Islamic heritage, ensuring it wouldn't be forgotten.’
The Lessons of Ferdowsi for Modern Iran
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First posted on 25 May 2021
Poems! Symphonies of Light, Love, Hope, and Beauty
June Solstice: Shortest and Longest Day of the Year
Sunrise at Stonehenge on the day of the June solstice. After this, the Sun rises a bit farther south each day.
Photo credit: Max Alexander/ Via The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)
‘The sun ascends, a golden eye,
A beacon bright against the sky.
The world awakes, in gentle grace,
With summer's warmth, and time's embrace.
The longest day, a vibrant hue,
Reflects the spirit, fresh and new.
The trees stand tall, a verdant choir,
Their leaves ablaze with summer fire.
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The world needs hope; every person, everywhere, needs hope. HOPE gives us life. HOPE connects us. HOPE fuels us. HOPE moves us. HOPE keeps us. HOPE grounds us. HOPE protects us. HOPE anchors us.
…hope gives us the impetus to seek the betterment of our lives and others
Our Path of Hope is about many things. It is about challenging the norm. It is about volunteerism and service. It is about serving our communities, our world, and caring for our planet, our home. It is about finding out more about ourselves than we ever imagined possible. It is about having a dream. It is about a mission and our vocation in life. It is about believing in our journey and stories. It is all about hope.
The Path of Hope by Cicakkia
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