21/03/2023
Happy to all our friends and colleagues who celebrate it!
As we mark the start of and the arrival of the New Year, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the importance of Nowruz in culture.
Nowruz, which translates to "new day," is a time of joyous and .
It usually falls on the vernal equinox - usually around March 20th or 21st - and is celebrated by millions of people around the world, particularly in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and parts of Central Asia.
At this time, families come together to welcome the new year with a variety of traditional activities and dishes.
Homes are cleaned, and a haft-seen table is set up with seven items beginning with the letter "s" in Farsi.
These items symbolize different hopes for the coming year, such as , , and .
The seven items typically included on the haft-seen table are:
❤️ Sabzeh - Sprouted wheat or lentils, which represent and
❤️ Samanu - A sweet pudding made from germinated wheat, which represents and
❤️ Senjed - The dried fruit of the oleaster tree, which symbolizes and
❤️ Seer - Garlic, which represents good
❤️ Seeb - Apples, which represent and
❤️ Somaq - Sumac berries, which represent the and the triumph of over darkness
❤️ Serkeh - Vinegar, which represents age and
Overall, the haft-seen table is a and meaningful that represents the hopes and wishes of Iranian people for the new year.
It is a way of bringing and together to celebrate and honour the rich cultural heritage of Iran.
Through this tradition, we are reminded to be for the we receive and to focus on improving ourselves and our relationships with those around us.
As we navigate the challenges in our daily lives, let us take from the spirit of Nowruz to celebrate new beginnings, cherish our loved ones, and look forward to a brighter .
Wishing you all a happy and healthy Nowruz!
