It often serves as a token of good luck for the new year. The individual ... like raisins (yellow and black), dried apples, dried apricots, walnuts, pistachios, Persian olives, prunes, almonds ...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, falls on March 20. Meaning “new day” in Farsi, Nowruz is a time for celebrations with family and friends. Symbolizing renewal, rebirth and the triumph of light over ...