Sizdah Be Dar

This is the last phase of the New Year's celebrations which begins with the Fire Festival of Chaharshanbe Suri . In modern times people go to parks, have a picnic and throw their ''sabzeh'' – the seeds they grow near the beginning of Norooz - into a river, symbolizing the cycle of life. Some girls also tie the sprouts of ''sabzeh'' on this day, symbolizing their wish for good fortune in life and love. Some people also pull Practical Jokes and tell White Lie s on this day, calling it the ''thirteenth lie'' (this is very similar to April Fools ).

People will also release Goldfish into a pond or river.

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Photos of ''sizdah be dar'' at Azadi Square in Tehran

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