Nowruz Persian New Year haft-seen and feast foods

Based on the provided sources, I cannot identify any specific Los Angeles Persian restaurants offering Nowruz-specific menus. The sources mention Farhang.org ^[1] and Maman Zari in Chicago ^[2], but do not list LA restaurants. Regarding tradition differences:

• Secular/Muslim observance: Nowruz is widely celebrated as a cultural holiday in Iran, featuring the haft-seen table, family gatherings, and traditional foods like Sabzi Polo Mahi and Reshteh Polo. It is a secular celebration of spring and Iranian identity ^[2].
• Iranian-Jewish traditions: Iranian Jews celebrate Nowruz as a cultural holiday, often noting parallels with Passover (e.g., spring cleaning, symbolic foods). Some families incorporate Jewish elements, such as placing a Passover Haggadah on the haft-seen table ^[4]. The holiday provides a sense of normalcy and cultural connection, especially during times of political tension ^[3].
• Bahá’í traditions: The sources do not provide specific information on Bahá’í Nowruz observance. This is a gap in the provided material.
• Zoroastrian traditions: Nowruz has Zoroastrian origins, dating back over 3,000 years. Zoroastrians celebrate it as a religious holiday with specific rituals, including fire ceremonies and prayers, though the sources do not detail these practices ^[2].

Key differences: Iranian Jews often blend Nowruz with Jewish traditions (e.g., Passover parallels), while secular Muslims treat it as a cultural celebration. Zoroastrians view it as a religious observance. Bahá’í practices are not covered in the sources.

Open questions: Specific LA restaurants with Nowruz menus; detailed Bahá’í and Zoroastrian rituals; how Afghan or Kurdish Nowruz traditions differ from Persian ones.