Seven Days – Seven Seen; The Fourth Seen

Four Days Until Nowruz!

Nowruz, the celebration of nature’s rebirth, is one of the oldest ancient traditions observed in Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and other regions that celebrate this festival. It is accompanied by unique and beautiful customs, one of the most significant being the Haft-Seen table. Each element of this table symbolizes aspects of life, including renewal, prosperity, health, and love.

As we count down to Nowruz, we continue introducing one “Seen” from the Haft-Seen each day.

The Fourth “Seen”:
Serkeh – The Symbol of Patience and Endurance

Vinegar (Serkeh) represents acceptance, resilience, and patience in facing life’s hardships. Some believe that Serkeh also symbolizes eternity and has the power to dispel negativity and misfortune. Its presence on the Haft-Seen table reflects the hope that challenges and difficulties of the past year will fade away, making room for a fresh and harmonious new year.