In the name of GodThe Haft Sin

Mahtab AfsharClass:101

Teacher:Ms.Shah Hamzei

Basic Components

Apple or SibApple is key and symbol of health. Usually, grand mothers and grand fathers put it in Haft sin.

Samanoo

Symbol of power. Is a food from wheat bud and has vitamin E.

Vinger or Serke

Is symbol of invite to accept the problems. The Iranian poet ”Molana” said: cry like vinger erupt!!

Sumac or Somagh

Symbol of wait.

Iranians have a proverb: Suck Sumac! It means: Have patience!!!

Garlic or Sir

Is symbol of avoid from mistakes.

Sea-buckthorn or SenjedThe God´s first creation is Brain. In medicine what old medicine or new medicine, is stranger of brain and memory. for it , is symbol of wisdom. The little girls put it in Haft Sin.

Brunette or Sabze

Symbol of good tempered and happiness.

Other Components

Coin or SekkeIs symbol of money, and it means: we hope that you will catch a lot of money in new year!!

Quran

Is Muslim's holy book. We believe Islam and Quran.

Colored EggsThe egg is symbol of birth. Iranians paint the eggs with many color and put in haft sin.

Fish CasterA fish in the caster or water dish is symbol of life. Because fish can jump and swim and show the life.

Mirror and Candle

Mirror is symbol of Self-scrutiny and candle is symbol of light.