Today marks the start of Nowruz, or Persian New Year. For 13 days friends and family gather to celebrate revival and renewal with the start of spring.⁣ ⁣ One of the traditions of Nowruz is the Haft-Sin table. This includes seven symbolic items arranged on top: sabzeh (sprouts), samanu (sweet pudding), senjed (dried oleaster fruit), sir (garlic), sib (apple), somagh (sumac) and serkeh (vinegar).⁣ ⁣ Happy #Nowruz to all members of the #UBC community who are celebrating!