Nowruz 2585

Discovering the traditions and timeless spirit of the Persian New Year.

The Haft-Seen Table

Seven ‘S’s

Every Nowruz table tells a story through seven symbolic items — each starting with the letter ‘S’ in Persian. Here's what they mean and why they matter.

Wheatgrass

Sabzeh

Sweet Pudding

Samanoo

Oleaster

Senjed

Garlic

Sir

Apple

Sib

Sumac

Somagh

Hyacinth

Sonbol

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Stories

3,000 Years of Spring

How a 3,000-year-old tradition became one of the biggest new year celebrations on the planet.

Jump Over Fire

A Feast Worth Waiting For

The Exact Second

Day 13: Back to Nature

Discovering the traditions and timeless spirit of the Persian New Year.

Quote

Discovering the traditions and timeless spirit of the Persian New Year.

“Nowruz is not just a new year — it's a return to the origins of time.”
— Ancient Persian tradition

Faal-e Hafez

In moments of doubt or beginning, the Persian oracle speaks. Seek your truth.