Naw-Ruz has ancient roots in early Persian agricultural society and has been celebrated for some 3, years at the vernal equinox to mark the coming of Spring. He grew up in Iran and immigrated to the U. Behrooz Far and his wife Nava set up the traditional, ceremonial table display called the sofreh-ye haft-sinn "cloth of seven dishes". When the exact time arrives, we celebrate by hugging and kissing each other and wishing each other a Happy New Year," said Far.
Then the family goes visiting. Otherwise it is done by age. You go to the home of the older people first and then the whole group goes to the next house and then the next house. You offer sweets and candy and a lot of pastries," said Far. The traditional Naw-Ruz dinner is Sabzi Polo Mahi , whitefish served with rice seasoned with green herbs.
The rice is seasoned with parsley, coriander, chives, dill and fenugreek. Naw-Ruz is a major national celebration in Iran and lasts 12 days. School and work are suspended. There are all kinds of festivities on the street. For example. Iranian children have their own version of trick-or-treating. Draped in shrouds, they beat on pots and pans with a spoon and go door-to-door for treats.
A traditional character, Haji Firuz, dressed in red and in black-face an ancient symbol of good luck dances and sings through the streets accompanied by trumpets and tambourines to herald the coming of Spring. Naw-Ruz marks the end of the Baha'i month of fasting and is a festive Holy Day for all Baha'is around the globe. We have enjoined upon you fasting during a brief period, and at its close have designated for you Naw-Ruz as a feast.
Baha'u'llah revealed a special prayer for Naw-Ruz:. Praised be Thou, O my God, that Thou hast ordained Naw-Ruz as a festival unto those who have observed the fast for love of Thee and abstained from all that is abhorrent unto Thee. Grant, O my Lord, that the fire of Thy love and the heat produced by the fast enjoined by Thee may inflame them in Thy Cause, and make them to be occupied with Thy praise and with remembrance of Thee. Women tortured. Children sentenced to death.
The world has watched these unjust actions with alarm. We have seen Nasrin Sotoudeh jailed for defending human rights; Jaffar Panahi imprisoned and unable to make his films; Abdolreza Tajik thrown in jail for being a journalist. The Bahai community and Sufi Muslims punished for their faith; Mohammad Valian a young student, sentenced to death for throwing three stones.
These choices do not demonstrate strength, they show fear. But the future of Iran will not be shaped by fear. The future of Iran belongs to the young people — the youth who will determine their own destiny. Over 60 percent of the Iranian people were born after You are not bound by the chains of the past — the distracting hatred of America that will create no jobs or opportunity; the rigid and unaccountable government; the refusal to let the Iranian people realize their full potential for fear of undermining the authority of the state.
Instead, you — the young people of Iran — carry within you both the ancient greatness of Persian civilization, and the power to forge a country that is responsive to your aspirations. Your talent, your hopes, and your choices will shape the future of Iran, and help light the world.
And though times may seem dark, I want you to know that I am with you. I will begin a second youth alongside my progeny. I will recite the Hadith of love of country with such fervor as to make each word bear life. Let this be a season of second youth for all Iranians — a time in which a new season bears new life once more. Thank you. And Aid-e-Shoma Mobarak.
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