Abolfazl Beyhaqi Commemoration Day (Iranian historian and writer), Aban 1, is observed to honor the significant contributions of Abolfazl Beyhaqi, a renowned Iranian writer and historian. On this day, scholars and enthusiasts of Persian literature and history reflect on Beyhaqi’s life and works, and various events and gatherings are held to discuss his influence on Iranian historiography and culture. The importance of precise and well-documented historical writing is also highlighted. This observance was officially added to the Iranian calendar in 2018 (1397 Jalali) to recognize Beyhaqi’s literary and historical legacy and to promote research and study of Iranian history.
