1. Haft Mewa (seven fruits) Afghan New Year Dried Fruit Medley

2. “Nouroz” or New Year Traditional Holiday Originally a Zoroastrian festival March 21 st in Afghanistan marks the start of year 1389, a date based on Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 BC. Now Roze means new day in Dari, the language spoken in Afghanistan. The first day of Now Roze or the Afghan calendar falls on the March equinox, the first day of spring. Afghan Now Roze Celebration.

3. A peek in the Afghan recipe

4. Ingredients: Haft Mewa 3/4 cup walnuts ½ cup pistachios ½ cup yellow raisins 1 cup red raisins ½ cup dried bing cherries (not sour cherries) 1 cup dried apricots (look for sweet ones) ½ cup blanched, slivered almonds ½ tsp. rosewater (optional) 5 cups cold filtered water Large (at least 5 pints) lidded container with a wide mouth

5. Unique tradition: Healthy approach and right choice ENJOY!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~