Yalda Night was one of the holy nights in ancient Iran and included in the official calendar of the Iranian Achaemenid Empire from at least 502 BCE under Darius I.

Shabe Yalda, or Yalda night is an evening of festivities and merriment that begins when the sun sets on the last day of fall (last day of Maah e Azar on Jalali Calendar) and continues until the dawn of the first day of winter, or first day of Maah e Dey.

Shabe Yalda (شب یلدا‎), or the Night of Yalda, is a Persian festival celebrated on the longest and darkest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere i.e., the night of the winter solstice.

Dec 15, 2018 · Find out how Iranians celebrate Yalda night, the longest night of the year, and follow these simple steps to join in on the fun!

Nov 19, 2024 · Yalda Night (Shabe Yalda in Persian), celebrated on December 21, is an ancient Persian festival honoring the winter solstice. Rooted in Zoroastrian traditions, this night symbolizes togetherness, poetry, and hope as Iranians …

'Shab-e Yalda', celebrated on 21 December, has great significance in the Iranian calendar. It is the eve of the birth of Mithra, the Sun God, who symbolised light, goodness and strength on earth.

Dec 18, 2024 · Yalda Night, or Shab-e Yalda (also spelled Shabe Yalda), marks the longest night of the year in Iran and in many other Central Asian and Middle Eastern countries.

Dec 20, 2024 · Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, is one of Iranians’ oldest and most cherished celebrations, akin to Nowruz and Chaharshanbe Suri, deeply rooted in ancient history of the land of Persia, symbolizing hope, renewal, and …

Dec 18, 2023 · What is Yalda Night? Yalda is a Persian celebration of the longest night of the year. Read about Meaning, Food, Traditions, Date of Shabe Yalda.

Dec 20, 2021 · Yalda Night, also called Shabe Yalda or Shabe Chele, is the longest night of the year between the last day of fall and the first day of winter, which falls on December 21 every year. This night is one of the most famous and biggest Iranian festivals. The Stories Behind Yalda Night, The End of Dark Night.