The celebrated Hafez was born in Shiraz in 1326 A.D. in Shiraz.
He is said to have known all the Koran by heart, hence earning
the nick-name of Hafez (Memorizer).
With Ferdowsi he ranks as the most popular and best known poet
in Iran. His collection (divan) consists of 693 poems, of which
573 are odes.
There are many who consider this modest work as the greate
masterpiece of Persian Literature.
His tomb in Shiraz is visited by so many admirers that it may be
regarded as a shrine.
Hafez spent most of his life in Shiraz and was buried in the
Mosalla garden on the banks of the Roknabad stream, which he
often celebrated in his poems.
His mausoleum becomes a forum for musicians and poets. Have
known all the Koran by heart, hence earning the nickname of
Hafez (Memorizer). With Ferdowsi he ranks as the most popular
and best known poet in Iran.
His collection (Divan) consists of 693 poems, of which 573 are
odes. There are many who consider this most work as the greatest
masterpiece of Persian literature. So many admirers that it may
be regarded as a shrine visit his tomb in Shiraz