Commemoration of Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi, Mordad 8. This day honors the memory of the Iranian philosopher and thinker Shahab al-Din Yahya Suhrawardi. Living in the 12th century CE, Suhrawardi founded the School of Illumination, which had a significant impact on Islamic philosophy and Iranian intellectual history. On this occasion, scholars and philosophy enthusiasts focus on Suhrawardi’s works and ideas. Various events such as academic gatherings and commemorations are held at cultural centers and universities to examine his role in the history of philosophy in Iran and beyond.
