about “nowruz”
Nowruz is the Iranian New Year which which begins with the first day of spring in the solar calculation of the number of days in a year. The Persian language word translates as “ new day.”
Nowruz is not related to Islam and it is partly rooted in the religious tradition of Zoroastrianism . However, though ancient in origin, the modern celebration of Nowruz has unique characteristics that have been molded in the Iranian experience.
Cultural celebrations and festivals are familiar to people all over the world. Often holidays like these bring together families and communities and introduce new generations to traditional music, food, dance, and handicrafts.
The most significant activity in the celebration of Nowruz is making the Haft-seen table. Persian people prepare a special table in their homes, where they place small dishes holding seven symbolic foods and spices. The names of these foods all start with the letter ‘s‘ in Persian and so the table is called the ‘seven s’ (haft-seen). For those who are outside of Iran and are interested in “Nowruz”, Vioka Gallery offers Haft Seen table sets, which are completely handmade.
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haft seen items
- Sabzeh – سبزه wheatgrass or lentil sprouts grown in a dish.
- Samanu –سمنو a sweet pudding made from wheat germ.
- Senjed – سنجد dried oleaster (or dried fruit of a lotus tree)
- Seer –سیر garlic
- Seeb – سیب apple
- Sumac – سماق a crushed spice
- Serkeh – سرکه vinegar
Another major item to place on the Haft-seen table is “The Divan of Hafez” . The Divān of Hafez (Persian: دیوان حافظ) is a collection of poems written by the Iranian poet Hafez.
The 7 ‘S’ of Iranian New Year
Every year at the spring equinox, Every year, millions of people in the Middle East and some other countries celebrate Nowruz and it marks the beginning of a new year . It ushers in the possibility of a fresh start: a ‘now-ruz’ – a ‘new day’. ‘Nowruz is a time for unity.
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about Sal Tahvil | The Exact Moment of the Nowruz New Year
The exact time when the new year begins is called “Sal tahvil”. When the New Year is just minutes away, families and friends with children together wait for Tahvil to occur. Right after the moment of Sal tahvil, the family exchanges well-wishes such as “Happy New Year” or “Sal-e No Mobarak!” in Persian. They kiss and hug each other and the new year begins accordingly.
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