Famous People

o    Omar Khayyam (1048-1131) 11th-12th century Persian mathematician, astrologer and poet.

o    Jalal ad-Din Muhammed Rumi (1207-1273) 13th century Persian Muslim poet, jurist, sage, mystic and theologian.

o    Mohammad Reza Lotfi (b. 1947) composer, master of the traditional Persian radif, and player of the tar and setar.

o    Majid Majidi (b. 1959) celebrated and award-winning movie director.

o    Mohammad Reza Shajariyan (b. 1940) undisputed master of Iranian classical singing.