The Navroze table matters

A combination of tradition and ritual graces the Navroze table each year.


A combination of tradition and ritual graces the Navroze table each year. PHOTO: EXPRESS

The 13-day Navroze celebrations pivot on wisdom and gratitude to the universe. The Persian New Year, celebrated on March 21st every year, commemorates the spring equinox and the rebirth and renewal of the earth that follows.


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As part of the festivities, a table is laid to reflect the bounties of the universe with prayers for a good year and life. With the passage of time, many new things have made their way to the table, but the significance of the seven basics remain untouched.


Dilaira Mondegarian is a subeditor on the Express Tribune magazine desk. She tweets @DilairaM

Published in The Express Tribune, Sunday Magazine, March 16th, 2014.

COMMENTS (1)

Parvez | 10 years ago | Reply

The whole thing explained in two lovely pictures........excellent.

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