Seven sacred items
Sabzeh (Sprouts):
Green blades of wheat or lentil sprouts are for showcasing nature’s ability to renew itself after the darkest winters.
Senjed (Dried oleaster fruit):
Since this fruit’s tree takes years to bear fruit. This fruit is for showing the value of enduring devotion and love.
Seer (Garlic):
A clove of garlic on the table to ward off evil and sickness. Symbolising health and protection for the new year.
Seeb (Apple):
Red apple on Haftsin table is a promise for vitality for both body, and soul. Symbolising beauty and good health.
Samanu (Sweet wheat pudding):
Power is represented by a slow-cooked pudding made from wheat sprouts. It showcases a reward for hard work.
Serkeh (Vinegar):
Vinegar symbolises the lessons learned from life’s hardships, showing that every moment of life have values.
Somaq (Sumac):
By bringing a burst of colour to the Haftsin table, it is a symbol of the triumph of goodness over darkness.