When Was Hafez Born?
Hafez, a cornerstone of Persian literature, was born on October 12, 1315, in Shiraz, Persia. Known as Shams-ud-Din Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi, his birth marked the beginning of a life that would leave an indelible mark on poetry and culture. Hafez’s name, meaning “memorizer” or “keeper,” reflects his mastery of the