What does Hafez mean in Farsi?

hafiz. A Persian word for a person who has memorized the Koran.

Why is Hafez famous?

As the author of numerous ghazals expressing love, spirituality, and protest, he and his work continue to be important to Iranians, and many of his poems are used as proverbs or sayings. Hafiz’s tomb is in Musalla Gardens in Shiraz.

What language did Hafez write in?

Persian
His life and poems have become the subjects of much analysis, commentary and interpretation, influencing post-14th century Persian writing more than any other Persian author. Hafez is best known for his Divan of Hafez, a collection of his surviving poems probably compiled after his death.

Is Hafiz A Rumi?

So, who was the real Hafez (1315-1390)? He was a Muslim, Persian-speaking sage whose collection of love poetry rivals only Mawlana Rumi in terms of its popularity and influence.

Who is the Persian poet under the name Hafez?

An American poet, named Daniel Ladinsky, has been publishing books under the name of the famed Persian poet Hafez for more than 20 years. These books have become bestsellers.

What kind of influence did Hafez have on Persian culture?

His influence on Persian speakers appears in divination by his poems ( fāl-e hāfez, Persian: فال حافظ ‎, somewhat similar to the Roman tradition of sortes vergilianae) and in the frequent use of his poems in Persian traditional music, visual art, and Persian calligraphy. His tomb is visited often.

What foods are served at Hafez Persian cuisine?

Our menu includes a variety of appetizers such as Kash o Bademjan, soups and salads, main dishes such as koobideh kabob, Shish Kabob, Chicken Kabob and also a delicious dessert menu. We look forward to serving you the best Iraninan and Middle Eastern food here at Hafez Persian Cuisine.

Are there any authentic versions of Hafez or Rumi?

This is the time of the year where every day I get a handful of requests to track down the original, authentic versions of some famed Muslim poet, usually Hafez or Rumi. The requests start off the same way: “I am getting married next month, and my fiance and I wanted to celebrate our Muslim background, and we have always loved this poem by Hafez.