Yasmin Moghbeli, the Iranian-American NASA astronaut

Yasmin Moghbeli, the Iranian-American NASA astronaut, extended her Nowruz greetings by sharing a photo of the Haft-Sin table set up at the International Space Station, celebrating Nowruz.

In explaining the photo she posted on her Instagram account, Ms. Moghbeli wrote:

“I brought this Haft-Seen with me to the ISS (International Space Station) because I thought I would be celebrating Nowruz there.

Celebrating the Iranian New Year in space was unique, but I am very happy to have returned home in time to celebrate this day with my family.”