Haft-Seen items market in photos

Enjoy a photo report of the Haft-Seen items market prior to the Persian New Year holidays in Iran.

Nowruz or the Persian New Year is among the traditional Iranian festivities that have been celeberated since ancient times. Various customs have been observed during the Nowruz holidays, including spreading the Haft-Seen table.

To prepare the spread, Iranian people purchase seven items that start with Persian letter 'S' which are Persian oleaster, green leafy vegetable, samano, coin, apple, sumac and garlic (in English).

Here are some shots of the people buying the Haft-Seen essentials:

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