03/21/2025
Nowruz marks the arrival of spring in Iran but also the beginning of the new year. We had the Hāji Firuz, a fictional character in Iranian folklore whose face is covered in soot, in bright red clothes and a felt hat, playing a tambourine visit our center today. The Haft-Sin tablecloth is a central element of Nowruz, particularly in Iran. Artfully arranged, it features seven items, whose names begin with the letter "S" in Persian. Each item represents different aspects of life: -Sabzeh (wheat or lentil sprouts) symbolises rebirth, infancy, and life.-Samanu (a sweet pudding made from wheat germ) represents abundance and blessings.-Senjed (dried fruit from the Senjed tree) symbolises love.-Seer (garlic) represents health and healing.-Seeb (apples) symbolise beauty and health.-Somāq (sumac) signifies the victory of good over evil and the rising sun.-Serkeh (vinegar) symbolises patience, aging, and the passage of time.