Hani and Sheh Mureed (Balochi Hanee-o-Shay Mureed) is a beloved epic ballad of Balochi folklore. In Balochi culture the tale is equivalent to Romeo and Juliet in English-speaking lands. The Hero, Sheh Mureed (or Shaih Moreed) and the heroine Hani are symbols of pure and tragic love. The story mirrors the national life of the Baloch people and their emotions and philosophical ideas. The story dates back to the 15th century.