Rudaki
Statue of Rudaki in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Statue of Rudaki in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Born880
Panjrudak, Samanid Empire
Died940/41
Panjrudak, Samanid Empire
Occupation
  • Poet
  • singer
  • musician

Rudaki (also spelled Rodaki; Persian: رودکی) was a Persian poet, singer and musician. He is regarded as the first major poet to write in New Persian.