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Places Named After Omar Khayyam:

Mausoleum in Nishapur, Iran: Modern structure over his burial site, a cultural and architectural center; National Omar Khayyam Day is celebrated here annually.

Monuments and Sculptures: For example, a monument opposite the UN building in Vienna, Austria.

Cultural Use: His images decorate walls featuring his rubaiyat in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

National Day: Celebrated annually on May 18 in Iran.