Celebration of Nature – Sizdah Be-Dar

On the 13th and final day of Norouz celebrations we have Sizdah Be-Dar. This is a day when families and friends gather and picnic in a park near a body of flowing water.
As part of this tradition, each person ties a knot in the sabzeh (sprouted wheatgrass), makes a wish, and tosses the sabzeh in the river. This symbolizes letting go of the old, and welcoming in the new (a very common theme in our Norouz tradition). Visit the FB event page to learn how to grow your own sabzeh to bring along.
Sizdah Be-Dar falls on a Wednesday this year, but we have opted to gather on the following Sunday, April 6, to make it easier for folks to attend.
Traditionally this is a day to picnic together in the park. Folks are encouraged to make their favourite dish to share and/or bring a donation to contribute.