7 Sin

Posted by Saeed Rasoulof (Tehran, Iran) on 30 March 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

Shiraz / Fars / Iran
FUJIFILM FinePix S9600 / ISO 80 / 1/45 Sec / F/3.1 / 8mm
24.03.2007

Hi All My Dear Friends... Sorry that i was absent some days ;)
This days are Norouz holy days in Iran & i went to a Trip to Gorgan :)
I put some of my old photos for last week that you can see them & from tomorrow i will put my New Shots.
Thank For Your All Comments ... Saeed :)

. . . And About This Shot, This is Haft Sin . . .
Haft Sîn (Persian: هفت سین) or the seven 'S's is a major tradition of Norouz, the traditional Iranian new year. The haft sin table includes seven items specificly starting with the letter S or Sîn (س in the Persian alphabet). The items symbolically correspond to seven creations and holy immortals protecting them. Originally called Haft Chin (هفت چین), the Haft Sin has evolved over time, but has kept its symbolism. Traditionally, families attempt to set as beautiful a Haft Sîn table as they can, as it is not only of traditional and spiritual value, but also noticed by visitors during Norouzi visitations and is a reflection of their good taste.
The Haft Sin items are:
sabzeh - wheat, barley or lentil sprouts growing in a dish - symbolizing rebirth
samanu - a sweet pudding made from wheat germ - symbolizing affluence
senjed - the dried fruit of the oleaster tree - symbolizing love
sîr - garlic - symbolizing medicine
sîb - apples - symbolizing beauty and health
somaq - sumac berries - symbolizing (the color of) sunrise
serkeh - vinegar - symbolizing age and patience
While traditionally incorrect, sometimes a missing Sin is exchanged with another item starting with an S. For example:
sonbol - the fragrant hyacinth flower (the coming of spring)
sekkeh - coins (prosperity and wealth)
Other items on the table may include:
traditional Iranian pastries such as baghlava, toot, naan-nokhodchi
dried nuts, berries and raisins (Aajeel)
lit candles (enlightenment and happiness)
a mirror
decorated eggs, sometimes one for each member of the family (fertility)
a bowl with goldfish (life, and the sign of Pisces which the sun is leaving)
a bowl of water with an orange in it (the earth floating in space)
rose water for its magical cleansing powers
the national colours, for a patriotic touch
the Quran
the Shahnama or the Divan of Hafez

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