An Extraordinary Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 10 June 2025 in the Council Chambers, Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde and online commencing at 6.00pm.
The Haft-Sin table is a central tradition of Nowruz, symbolizing renewal, abundance, and prosperity. It is carefully arranged with seven items, each beginning with the Persian letter 'S' (Sin) and representing a different aspect of life and nature.
These items include:
In addition to these seven key items, the Haft-Sin table can also often include four other symbolic items:
The Haft-Sin table remains on display for thirteen days, after which families often celebrate Sizdah Be-dar, a picnic in nature to mark the end of Nowruz celebrations.