16-03-2025
California State Capitol to host traditional Haftseen event for Nowruz
( — MTO Shahmaghsoudi centers in Sacramento and Los Angeles will collaborate with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel to present the traditional Haftseen at the California State Capitol. •Video above: Iranians in Sacramento remember Mahsa Amini's death.
The event will take place in room 317 at the Capitol at 2 p.m. on March 17.
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Nowruz takes place on the spring equinox which indicates the start of the Persian New Year, according to a statement sent by MTO Shahmaghsoudi.
According to MTO Shahmaghsoudi, Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old ancient tradition celebrated by diverse communities and ethnicities around the world. It is the 13-day festival of life, nature, and rejuvenation.
One of the biggest traditions is the 'Hatfseen' which is a table setting that includes seven beautiful symbols that represent life, health, love, patience, beauty, and more.
MTO Shahmaghsoudi said in a statement that Nowruz was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
'Today, the MTO centers are serving over a million students globally and over 3 million onlinetaking part in live webcast sessions,' said MTO Shahmaghsoudi. 'The teachings of the school bring the message of knowledge, love, peace, and tranquility. MTO's activities include a range of social, community, interfaith, wellbeing, and charity initiatives.'
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