Happy New (Persian) Year to my family here!
 

At 3:28:40 AM today was the beginning of spring or Vernal Equinox.

Thus, the beginning of Persian New Year.

With many different spelling, it is called Nowruz. New day.

Families dressed in new clothing gather around an especially decorated table referred to as Haftseen. Seven "S".

There are at least seven (a lucky number) specific items that their Persian names start with "S" symbolizing certain attributes.

More information available on Internet, such as:
http://www.iranchamber.com/culture/a...n_new_year.php

The main meal of the celebration is Persian rice with smoked fish as well as other Persian dishes.
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The younger generations receive crisp bills as “aydee” in lieu of presents from the elders.
The celebration lasts 13 days during which the younger generations go to the residents of elders to pay respect and
perhaps receive “aydee”.

On the 13th day, Persians go to a picnic to get rid of bad omens for the year!

Of course outside of Iran, dates of picnic and some other traditions have changed.


HAPPY NEW YEAR. 1396

Happy New Year Hashem

Happy New Year!

I love the diversity in our small, twisted community

Happy New Year!!!

Happy Norouz!!!

Thank you all.

May the coming year be to your liking.

Arkadash, happy new year, a week late and a dollar short, but i was in BAJA. The Sentri pass got me back in 3.5 minutes. AWESOME.

Thank you and welcome back.

Let us see how good it is on Sunday April 9th.

I am still amazed that you just got the card this year!

Man, that looks so good, I'm diving right in!! Wow!!!

Happy New Year!

Thanks Mr. Yani,

I though you would appreciate it.