Iranians Mark National Day Honoring Towering Polymath Omar Khayyam

May 18 marks the birthday of Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian polymath, and is observed in Iran as “Khayyam Day” in honor of his legacy.

Born on May 18, 1048 (28 Ordibehesht 427 in the Persian calendar) in the historic city of Nishapur,…

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