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A complete Persian New Year schedule from Haft-sin arrangement and Sal Tahvil countdown through family feasting, elder visits, and evening celebrations.
Full Nowruz day schedule — 40 guests, home celebration
Final arrangement of the seven symbolic items on the Haft-sin spread
Family dresses in new outfits and ensures the home is spotless
Gather around Haft-sin for the exact moment of the new year, embrace and exchange wishes
Festive meal with sabzi polo mahi, kuku sabzi, and fresh herbs
Group photos around the Haft-sin table and in new outfits
Eid-didani visits to grandparents and elder family members
The equinox happens at a precise minute. A timeline ensures the family is gathered around the Haft-sin and ready when the moment arrives.
Eid-didani visits follow a specific etiquette — younger visits elder first. A schedule helps pace the visits without rushing anyone.
Nowruz brunch and evening dinner are both major meals. A timeline keeps the kitchen organized and food served at the right moments.
Persian Nowruz
Traditional Iranian New Year with Haft-sin, sabzi polo mahi, and family visits
Afghan Nowruz
Haft Mewa (seven fruits), samanak preparation, and community gatherings
Kurdish Newroz
Spring celebration with bonfires, music, and outdoor festivities
Community Nowruz Gatherings
Large community celebrations with cultural performances and shared meals
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AI GeneratorThe sprouted wheat or lentils on the Haft-sin table need time to grow. Start them well in advance so they are lush and green by the equinox.
The spring equinox happens at a specific minute each year. Check an astronomical calendar for your time zone and gather the family around the Haft-sin a few minutes before.
The fish should be cooked day-of for the best flavor. Prep the herb rice and side dishes the night before so the morning is less hectic.
Younger family members visit elders first, then elders return the visit in following days. Plan your Day 1 route to prioritize grandparents and elder relatives.
Guests will drop by throughout the 13-day celebration. Have baklava, noghl, ajil, and tea ready at all times so you can welcome visitors graciously.
Haft-sin is a ceremonial display with seven items beginning with the Persian letter "sin": sabzeh (sprouts — rebirth), samanu (sweet pudding — affluence), senjed (oleaster — love), sir (garlic — medicine), sib (apple — beauty), somaq (sumac — sunrise), and serkeh (vinegar — patience). Many families also add a mirror, candles, painted eggs, and a book of poetry.
Nowruz begins at the exact moment of the spring equinox (Sal Tahvil), which changes slightly each year. Families gather around the Haft-sin minutes before and celebrate with embraces when the new year arrives. Check an astronomical calendar for the precise time in your time zone.
Sabzi polo mahi (herb rice with fish) is the quintessential dish. Kuku sabzi (herb frittata) is served as a starter. Throughout the celebration, baklava, noghl, ajil (mixed nuts), and toot (mulberry candy) are offered alongside Persian tea.
Nowruz celebrations last 13 days, ending with Sizdah Bedar (Nature Day) — a large outdoor picnic where families spend the entire day in parks. The first few days involve eid-didani family visits, where younger members visit elders first.