The Wisdom of Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam was born in 1048 in the city of Nishapur, Iran, and became a great scholar and poet. He made important contributions in mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and literature. His most famous work, the Rubaiyat, is a collection of quatrains that reflect on the meaning of life, the passage of time, love, and death. This work has been translated into many languages over the centuries and has been read all around the world.

In the field of science, his studies on algebra are highly significant. He contributed to solving cubic equations and reformed the Iranian calendar, creating a highly accurate solar calendar. He also worked in observatories, studying the movements of the stars and producing some of the most advanced astronomical calculations of his time. Through his achievements in both science and literature, Omar Khayyam left a lasting influence on both the Eastern and Western worlds.