Setting 7 Sin Table in Iran

Setting the table of Haftsin in Iran is a common tradition.  Haftsin table includes seven items starting with the letter of 'S' or Sin in the Persian language. Each element has unique symbolic significance which we briefly explain below:

1. Serkeh (Vinegar) symbolizes patience and immortality

2. Sumac is a symbol of love and compassion.

3. Seeb (Apple) is said to represent health and fertility.

4. Senjed (Silverberry) is seen as a simulator of love and affection.

5. Sabzeh (Sprouts) symbolizes rebirth.

6. Sir (Garlic) is a symbol of protection in the face of affliction.

7. Samanu is a nutritious pudding which comes in only one color: brown. To make Samanu, wheat sprouts are transformed into a sweet and creamy delight. The seventh “Seen” represents affluence.

Side elements used to adorn the setting include mirrors, candles, colored eggs, hyacinths, coins, and goldfish. As every single item symbolizes something, can you make a guess about the meaning of these things?

7 Sin Table in Iran

Persian New Year Is Coming Up

People think of spring as a time or rebirth and the promise of relief from cold. But to many countries in Central Asia, especially Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan, there’s more to it than that. The arrival of spring is all about a long lasting tradition, a celebration rooted in history and the glorification of growth. For the Iranian people, years begin at Iranian New Year which is widely known as Nowruz on March 21. Nowruz is a time for families to be together. Wherever they are, people are expected to be home to celebrate the festival with their families.  Want to know more about our traditions during Nowruz? Follow our stories and posts in the upcoming days.