As the renewal of glory and the memory of human’s correlation
with nature, Nowruz (Iranian New Year) is one of the most important annual
festivals, with its own unique customs, and has been celebrated for thousands
of years. Nowruz is the first day of Persian solar year, and one of the oldest
celebrations of the ancient Persia, originated from ancient Iran and is still
celebrated in several areas of the Iran’s plateau at the beginning of the
spring. The glorious ceremony suggests the radiant manifestation of the
homeland and the rich culture of the Iranian people. Setting the table of
Haftsin in Iran, Azerbaijan and some areas of Afghanistan is a common
tradition. The Haftsin table includes seven items starting with the letter of
'S' or Siin in the Persian language. Nowruz table is one of the common rituals
among the people who celebrate Nowruz. In this way, seven things started with
the letter of S (letter of Siin in Persian) are placed among the table like
vinegar, fruit of oleaster tree, coin and apple with particular rituals. Mirror
is put on the table as a sign of lighting, candle as a sign of light and glow,
a bowl of water as a sign of purity and Hyacinth is used for the table beauty.
The painted eggs and goldfish are used to decorate the table. After the advent
of Islam in Iran, the holy book of Qur'an is also placed on the table of
Nowruz. All seven items on the table carry a special meaning. For example, the
apple is a symbol of beauty and healthiness; fruit of oleaster tree is a symbol
of love and affection, wheat as the green environment, coin representing wealth
and garlic as a symbol of healing and health. Happy Iranian New Year from
Uppersia to all of Persian all around the world .
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| The table of
Haftsin in Iran, Azerbaijan and some areas of Afghanistan is a common
tradition. |
