{"id":10174,"date":"2025-03-06T20:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T20:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=10174"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:30:08","slug":"iran-nowruz-celebration-preparing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-nowruz-celebration-preparing\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian Preparing To Celebrate Nowruz: The Persian New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the year comes to a close, Iranians across the country prepare to welcome the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nowruz-persian-new-year\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8966\">Iranian New Year<\/a><\/strong> with the vibrant celebration of Nowruz. More than just a festive occasion, Nowruz represents a deep renewal of life. From meticulous spring cleaning to refreshing home d\u00e9cor, every tradition reflects the spirit of this centuries-old celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-nowruz-date-and-time\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Nowruz Date and Time<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Saturday, March 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u0634\u0646\u0628\u0647\u060c \u06f1 \u0641\u0631\u0648\u0631\u062f\u06cc\u0646 \u06f1\u06f4\u06f0\u06f5 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nowruz Persian New Year Holiday Celebration with Mickey! \ud83c\udf89| Me &amp; Mickey | Vlog 41 | @disneyjr\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FIzCQJ2hYNA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nowruz Persian New Year Holiday Celebration with Mickey!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During these days, the focus on <strong>cleanliness <\/strong>is paramount. Iranians meticulously <strong>cleanse carpets<\/strong>, curtains, and <strong>windows<\/strong>, symbolizing not just physical purity but also a renewal of the spirit. It&#8217;s a time for out with the old, in with the new, as many indulge in buying new items and reorganizing their homes. But Nowruz&#8217;s beauty lies deeper than mere tradition. It signifies purity, a shift in attitudes, and cleansing hearts of any bitterness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz.jpg\" alt=\"Iranian Preparing To Celebrate Nowruz: The Persian New Year\" class=\"wp-image-71096\" title=\"Iranian Preparing To Celebrate Nowruz: The Persian New Year\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz-780x514.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Celebrated for thousands of years, Nowruz is much more than a festivity. It&#8217;s a reflection of nature&#8217;s revival and a testament to unity and harmony, deeply embedded in the Iranian psyche. This period of cleaning and renewal serves as a catalyst for reinvigorating the soul&#8217;s vitality. Embracing the New Year, Iranians also embrace a personal and environmental transformation, celebrating and praising the divine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Nowruz, the bustling energy is palpable everywhere. Shopkeepers and vendors become part of this transformation, witnessing and contributing to the city&#8217;s widespread renewal and cleansing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" data-id=\"71098\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz-1.jpg\" alt=\"Iranian Preparing To Celebrate Nowruz: The Persian New Year\" class=\"wp-image-71098\" title=\"Iranian Preparing To Celebrate Nowruz: The Persian New Year\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz-1-780x514.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz-1-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" data-id=\"71097\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz02.jpg\" alt=\"Iranian Preparing To Celebrate Nowruz: The Persian New Year\" class=\"wp-image-71097\" title=\"Iranian Preparing To Celebrate Nowruz: The Persian New Year\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz02-780x514.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Iranian-Preparing-To-Celebrate-Nowruz02-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Iranian family engaging in the traditional house cleaning, symbolizing a fresh start, in anticipation of nowruz &#8211; the persian new year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The preparations for Nowruz, however, go beyond the physical. They weave into the spiritual and cultural fabric of Iranian society. Everyone, from homemakers to working professionals, engages in this collective effort. This preparation, steeped in joy, empathy, and a profound respect for nature, is more than a tradition\u2014it&#8217;s a celebration of the rich Iranian culture and the enduring spirit of its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;font-size:20px\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nowruz-persian-new-year\/\">Everything You Need to Know About Nowruz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The return of the spring was seen to have great spiritual significance, symbolising the triumph of good over evil and joy over sorrow. In particular, the Spirit of Noon, known as Rapithwina, who was considered to be driven underground by the Spirit of Winter during the cold months, was welcomed back with celebrations at noon on the day of Nowruz according to Zoroastrian tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:27px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Iran New Year Traditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-khaneh-tekani\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Khaneh Tekani!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It all begins in early March with <strong>\u2018spring cleaning\u2019.<\/strong> This tradition known as <strong>\u2018Khaneh Tekani,\u2019<\/strong> literary meaning \u2018shaking the house,\u2019 is common in almost every household. Carpets are washed, windows are wiped, silverware is polished, curtains are taken to the dry cleaners and old furniture is repaired or replaced with a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dcc3cadc488&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dcc3cadc488\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"71107\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Khaneh-Tekani-6.jpg\" alt=\"Iranian 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srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Khaneh-Tekani-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Khaneh-Tekani-11-780x514.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Khaneh-Tekani-11-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 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All family members are involved in this ritual, a ritual that signifies a fresh start to the year. It is widely believed that with all the dust and grime, ill fortune is also washed away and the slate is wiped clean again.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-10187 size-entry_without_sidebar\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1240\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran.jpg\" alt=\"Nowruz In Iran\" class=\"wp-image-10187\" title=\"Nowruz In Iran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran-780x504.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran-728x470.jpg 728w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran-705x455.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Nowruz-2017-in-Iran-450x291.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Before Nowruz arrives, city municipalities work to infuse a spring ambiance throughout the cities, preparing to welcome the Persian New Year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And then it\u2019s shopping time. During the weeks left to the New Calendar Year, people head for the markets and shopping centers to buy an assortment of goods. And what\u2019s on the list? New clothes, new shoes, fresh fruits, sweets and confectionaries, nuts, flowers and everything that goes on the Haft Seen Table. This special spread is a \u2018must\u2019 on the New Year and local markets are packed with enthusiastic shoppers who are looking for those special offers and last minute bargains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local flower markets are the busiest during the final days of the year. They\u2019re filled with fresh cut flowers, beautiful potted plants and vendors beckoning you to buy. As you baby step your way through the crowd, you can\u2019t help but enjoy all that enthusiasm and vigor in the air! The hyacinth is probably the most sought after flower here as it stands for prosperity and happiness in the Persian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Best Hotels in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg);background-position:52% 66%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Book A Hotel In Iran\" class=\"wp-image-62099 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-year-shopping-buying-new-clothes\">New Year Shopping: Buying New Clothes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before Nowruz, Iranians often engage in a delightful tradition of buying new clothes to welcome the Persian New Year with a fresh start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families visit bustling bazaars and modern shopping centers to purchase new attire for themselves and their loved ones. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/New-Clothes-for-Nowruz-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/New-Clothes-for-Nowruz-7-780x547.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/New-Clothes-for-Nowruz-7-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Before nowruz, iranians often engage in a delightful tradition of buying new clothes to welcome the persian new year with a fresh start.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As Nowruz approaches, the streets of cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Tehran\">Tehran<\/a>, Isfahan, and Shiraz come alive with the excitement of shoppers seeking the perfect outfits to mark this special occasion. It&#8217;s not just about dressing well; it&#8217;s about embracing the spirit of Nowruz and the joy it brings to Iranian households. Alongside the clothing shopping, Iranians also buy fresh flowers, especially hyacinths and tulips, to decorate their homes and set the stage for the Haft-Seen table, a traditional Nowruz display. So, if you plan to visit Iran during this festive season, consider joining in the tradition of buying new clothes before Nowruz to immerse yourself in the rich cultural experience that surrounds this vibrant Persian holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chaharshanbe-soori-or-the-nbsp-fire-festival\">Chaharshanbe Soori or the&nbsp;Fire Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, the most important curtain-raiser to Nowruz is <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/chaharshanbe-suri\/\">Chaharshanbe Soori<\/a> which is a fire festival held on the eve of the last Wednesday of the calendar year. This festival is full of special customs and rituals, especially jumping over fire. As the sun sets, people light up fires and gather around to jump over them. As they do this, they sing \u201czardi-ye man az toh, sorkhi-ye toh az man\u201d meaning my yellow is yours, your red is mine. In this ritual, they ask the fire to take their paleness and problems and in return give them energy and warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-entry_without_sidebar wp-image-24838\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chaharshanbe-Suri-in-Iran-\u2013-Ancient-Persian-Festival-of-fire-3.jpg\" alt=\"Chaharshanbe Suri In Iran \u2013 Ancient Persian Festival Of Fire\" class=\"wp-image-24838\" title=\"Chaharshanbe Suri In Iran \u2013 Ancient Persian Festival Of Fire\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chaharshanbe-Suri-in-Iran-\u2013-Ancient-Persian-Festival-of-fire-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chaharshanbe-Suri-in-Iran-\u2013-Ancient-Persian-Festival-of-fire-3-780x517.jpg 780w, 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class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/dont-travel-to-iran-mio\/\" title=\"Don&#8217;t travel to Iran, Mio!\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"82175\">Chaharshanbe Suri<\/a> in Iran \u2013 Ancient Persian Festival of fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dcc3cadf3e0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dcc3cadf3e0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Chaharshanbe-Suri-in-Tehran-Iran-1-1536x869-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chaharshanbe suri in tehran iran  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https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Jumping-over-the-fire-during-the-Chaharshanbe-Suri-festival-in-Iran-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jumping over the fire during the chaharshanbe suri festival in iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-haft-sin-items-in-anticipation-of-nowruz\">Preparing Haft Sin Items in Anticipation of Nowruz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Nowruz approaches, one of the essential preparations is setting up the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/all-about-haft-sin-the-7-s-of-iranian-new-year\/\">Haft Sin table<\/a><\/strong>. Haft Seen, also referred to as Haft Sin, serves as a traditional and symbolic focal point of Nowruz <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iranian-festivals-and-celebrations\/\" title=\"Iranian Festivals and Celebrations: A Guide to Persian Traditions\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"69753\">celebrations in Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-sin-table-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Haft Sin: Seven S Of Nowruz\" class=\"wp-image-69492\" title=\"Haft Sin: Seven S Of Nowruz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-sin-table-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-sin-table-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-sin-table-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-sin-table.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Haft sin: seven s of nowruz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven items beginning with the sound \/s\/ are symbolically set on the table. \u2018Senjed\u2019 or dried oleaster which symbolizes wisdom, \u2018Sabzeh\u2019 or sprouts refer to rebirth, \u2018Seeb\u2019 or apple stands for health and beauty, \u2018Samanu\u2019 or pudding made from wheat germ is a sign of power, \u2018Sir\u2019 or garlic refers to medicine and good health, \u2018Serkeh\u2019 or vinegar symbolizes patience and finally Somac which stands for sunrise and Good conquering Evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"69496\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-painted-eggs-Haft-Sin-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Haft Sin: Seven S Of Nowruz\" class=\"wp-image-69496\" title=\"Haft Sin: Seven S Of Nowruz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-painted-eggs-Haft-Sin-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-painted-eggs-Haft-Sin-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-painted-eggs-Haft-Sin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-painted-eggs-Haft-Sin.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"69494\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Haft-Sin-table-iran-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Haft Sin: Seven S Of Nowruz\" class=\"wp-image-69494\" title=\"Haft Sin: Seven S Of Nowruz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Haft-Sin-table-iran-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Haft-Sin-table-iran-780x519.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Haft-Sin-table-iran-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Haft-Sin-table-iran.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"69485\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haft-Seen-traditional-table-of-Nowruz-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Haft Sin: Seven S Of Nowruz\" class=\"wp-image-69485\" title=\"Haft Sin: Seven S Of Nowruz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haft-Seen-traditional-table-of-Nowruz-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haft-Seen-traditional-table-of-Nowruz-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haft-Seen-traditional-table-of-Nowruz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Haft-Seen-traditional-table-of-Nowruz.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" data-id=\"38770\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Haft-Sin21-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg\" alt=\"Haft Sin SURFIRAN\" class=\"wp-image-38770\" title=\"Haft Sin SURFIRAN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Haft-Sin21-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Haft-Sin21-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Haft-Sin21-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Haft-Sin21-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Haft-Sin21-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Haft-Sin21-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Haft-Sin21-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Sofre haft sin: a symbolic table of hope and tradition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other items such as coins, flowers, mirror and candle sticks and decorated eggs are also put on the table to bring good luck, wealth and happiness for the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Holy Quran also has a special place on the table. And let\u2019s not forget the goldfish which is favorite especially to the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sizdah-bedar-nbsp-13th-day-of-nowruz\">Sizdah Bedar:&nbsp;13th Day of Nowruz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays culminate in a <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/sizdah-bedar\/\">special festival called \u2018Sizdah Bedar\u2019.<\/a> This national event falls on the 13th and the last day of the holidays and it is when everyone goes out to spend time in nature. This is all done to get rid of the so-called \u2018curse\u2019 of number 13. On this day, people set off for the countryside or the parks to set up tents and have picnics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large alignnone size-entry_without_sidebar wp-image-41464\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-1024x631.jpeg\" alt=\"Sizdah Bedar\" class=\"wp-image-55583\" title=\"Sizdah Bedar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-1024x631.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-780x480.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-768x473.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-763x470.jpeg 763w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nature-day\/\" title=\"Nature Day (Sizdah Bedar)\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66423\">Sizdah<\/a> Bedar, also known as Nature&#8217;s Day, is an Iranian festival held annually on the thirteenth day of Farvardin, during which people spend time picnicking outdoors. It marks the end of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/traveling-to-iran-during-nowruz\/\" title=\"Traveling to Iran During Nowruz: What You Need to Know\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66426\">Nowruz holidays in Iran<\/a>. Photo@tirgan.ca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"60505\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/13-bedar.jpg\" alt=\"Sizdah Bedar Festival\" class=\"wp-image-60505\" title=\"Sizdah Bedar Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/13-bedar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/13-bedar-780x523.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/13-bedar-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/13-bedar-701x470.jpg 701w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/13-bedar-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"59855\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sizdah Bedar, Also Known As Nature's Day, Is An Iranian Festival Held Annually On The Thirteenth Day Of Farvardin, The First Month Of The Iranian Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-59855\" title=\"Sizdah Bedar, Also Known As Nature's Day, Is An Iranian Festival Held Annually On The Thirteenth Day Of Farvardin, The First Month Of The Iranian Calendar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-1-780x523.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-1-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-1-701x470.jpg 701w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" data-id=\"55583\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-1024x631.jpeg\" alt=\"Sizdah Bedar\" class=\"wp-image-55583\" title=\"Sizdah Bedar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-1024x631.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-780x480.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-768x473.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-763x470.jpeg 763w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-13.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"5941\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-8.jpg\" alt=\"Sizdah Bedar Is An Iranian Festival Tradition\" class=\"wp-image-5941\" title=\"Sizdah Bedar Is An Iranian Festival Tradition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-8-780x523.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-8-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-8-701x470.jpg 701w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-8-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-8-705x472.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sizdah-bedar-is-an-Iranian-festival-tradition-8-450x302.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Children play football, badminton and Ping-Pong, fly kites and enjoy a game of Frisbee while the elders prepare lunch. Making kebabs is a tradition and men usually take the lead. They start preparing the charcoal grill while the ladies thread the meat onto the skewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, the preparations for Nowruz in Iran are a delightful blend of cherished customs and joyful anticipation. Iranians enthusiastically clean and decorate their homes, purchase new clothes, and set up the Haft Sin table. These activities symbolize the arrival of spring and the Persian New Year, fostering a sense of unity, hope, and renewal in Iranian culture. 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