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Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

HAPPY NOROOZ

Hi,

How are you Dear friends?

The Iranian new year is coming, It is on march 20th of each year.

No = new

Rooz = day

our new year moment is exactly the moment of spring starting ,we celebrate our new year as the nature celebrate its freshness. as I heard almost all people like refreshing of the spring, maybe most of them have some traditions for it. I heard In the U S studnts are on spring break (for one week).

I will try to write some Iranian new year traditions.

Have a nice time.

regards

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Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

How are you Dear friends?

One of the most important traditions in norooz is:

Haft Sîn (Persian: هفت سین) or the seven 'S's is a major tradition of Nowruz(Nowruz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in Iranian calendar), the traditional Iranian new year. Today the haft sin table includes seven specific items, all starting with the letter S or Sîn (س in the Persian alphabet). The items symbolically correspond to seven creations and holy immortals protecting them. Originally called Haft Chin (هفت چین), the Haft Sin has evolved over time, but has kept its symbolism. Traditionally, families attempt to set as beautiful a Haft Sîn table as they can, as it is not only of traditional and spiritual value, but also noticed by visitors during Nowruzi visitations and is a reflection of their good taste. The Haft Sin items are:

sabzeh(سبزه) – wheat, barley or lentil sprouts growing in a dish – symbolizing rebirth
samanu (سمنو)- a sweet pudding made from wheat germ – symbolizing affluence
senjed (سنجد)- the dried fruit of the oleaster tree – symbolizing love
sîr (سیر)- garlic – symbolizing medicine
sîb (سیب)- apples – symbolizing beauty and health
somaq (سماق)- sumac berries – symbolizing (the color of) sunrise
serkeh (سرکه)- vinegar – symbolizing age and patience

While traditionally incorrect, sometimes a missing Sin is exchanged with another item starting with an S. For example:

sonbol (سنبل)- the fragrant hyacinth flower (the coming of spring)
sekkeh (سکه)- coins (prosperity and wealth)

There is an additional thing in the "Haft Sin" which is Gold fish. Other items on the table may include:

traditional Iranian pastries such as baghlava (باقلوا),
"toot" (توت)- (usually white) berries, naan-nokhodchi (نان نخودچی)
dried nuts, berries and raisins that is called "Aajeel" (آجیل)
lit candles (enlightenment and happiness)
a mirror
a sweet mint syrup called sekanjabin
decorated eggs, sometimes one for each member of the family (fertility)
a bowl with goldfish (life, and the sign of Pisces which the sun is leaving)
a bowl of water with an orange in it (the earth floating in space)
rose water, used to cleanse in the Islamic tradition prior to prayer and is also heavily prevalent in Iranian cuisine
the national colours, for a patriotic touch
A Poetry book, such as the Shahnama or the Divan of Hafez, and/or a holy book such as the Quran

regards

Sina16

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Hi,

One of the traditions is :

Samanū (Persian: سمنو), Samanak (Persian: سمنک), or Sumalak (Tajik: сумалак; Uzbek: sumalak, IPA: [sʉmælǽk]) or Sümölök (Kyrgyz: сүмөлөк, IPA: [symœlœ́k]) is a sweet paste made from germinated wheat, which is prepared for Nowruz in a large pot (like a kazan). Traditionally, women take a special party for it during the night, and cook it from late in the evening till the daylight, singing related songs. In Tajikistan and Afghanistan they sing: Samanak dar Jūsh u mā Kafcha zanēm – Dīgarān dar Khwāb u mā Dafcha zanēm.[1][2][3] (meaning: "Samanak is boiling and we are clapping, others are asleep and we are playing daf"). In modern times, making sumalak can be a family gathering.[citation needed]