The thirteenth day after Nowruz, Sizdah Bedar, is the time to release the sprouted greens, or the sabzeh from the haftseen table, back into nature, often in water, like a creek or a river. Throwing the sabzeh out is about taking the bad vibes absorbed by the sprouts grown specifically for Nowruz and tossing them into the water so that they drift away.
People from different backgrounds and religions may state various reasons and sources for this tradition and celebrate according to their own beliefs, but the day and the tradition remain the same among all Iranians.
This day usually falls on April 1 or 2, but Iranians living in other countries often celebrate this day on the closest Sunday to the actual Sizdah Bedar because this day is not a national holiday in other countries like it is in Iran and families can gather without having to worry about having to work on a Sunday.
Since today, Sunday, is the twelfth day of the year and it will be the thirteenth in a few hours in Iran, happy Sizdah Bedar!
