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Iranians preparing to celebrate Yalda Night

Yalda Night

Iranians are preparing to celebrate “Shab-e Yalda” or the Yalda Night. On Yalda Night that falls on this coming Thursday, families traditionally hold a get-together in the houses of their elders in what will be the longest night of the year. This is one of the oldest Persian traditions and its history dates back to thousands of years ago. Ancient Persians believed that on this night, the sun was saved from the claws of darkness thus materializing the triumph of good over evil.


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