At the center sits a “Haft-Sin” table, which Shayan explains is a Persian tradition for the springtime new year called Nowruz, replete with symbolic elements, all of which, in Farsi ...

the Iranian families were sitting around their Sofreh-ye Haft-seen, an ancient customary setup of seven dishes, to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. This new year was special; it marked the ...

For many people, the New Year celebration has already ... food from Marketplace Grille, Persian tea and treats — will feature a Haft Seen, or 7 Seen, table, with seven symbolic items, each ...

A NEW EXHIBIT IS OPEN AT THE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE. IT IS CALLED ANCIENT LIFE AND SHOWCASES ... we have about 250,000 visitors a year, so in four years, about a million ...

Many Asian countries celebrate new year at this time, including Vietnam and Korea. Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and ...

The Chinese Lunar New Year starts Wednesday, and one concept will be radiating throughout the year—internal transformation. Three aspects of the Chinese astrology zodiac are converging to make ...

Iran will remain under the restored maximum pressure campaign,” a State Department spokesperson told VOA Persian on Monday, referring to President Donald Trump’s willingness to discuss a new ...

The third day of the Chinese New Year is considered an ominous day, as people in ancient times believed that it would be easy to misspeak or offend others on the day. Therefore, it is recommended ...

Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the ...

The action Israel is considering taking would go further than its targeted strikes on military targets in Iran last year in retaliation ... with the New York Post. Iranian officials said earlier ...