"هزار و یک شب" (One Thousand and One Nights) is a famous collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. The stories are framed around the tale of شهرزاد, a clever woman who tells captivating stories to her husband, شهریار, to delay her execution. Each night, she leaves the story unfinished, sparking his curiosity. The collection includes various tales featuring magical elements, adventures, and moral lessons. Notable stories include those of علی بابا و چهل دزد and علاءالدین. "هزار و یک شب" has influenced literature and culture worldwide, inspiring countless adaptations in various forms of art.