Shab-e Yalda
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Yalda Night preserved in 16 volumes
TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The monumental "Yalda Storyology Collection" archives over 8,000 Iranian folktales, safeguarding the oral traditions of the ancient winter solstice celebration for future generations in a definitive 16-volume set.
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Iranians celebrate Yalda Night at Hafez Tomb in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iranians gathered at the mausoleum of the renowned Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz to celebrate Yalda Night, one of Iran’s oldest and most cherished cultural traditions.
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Yalda Night: Ancient celebration of year's longest night
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Every year on the last day of autumn, Iran marks Yalda Night, an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice, the rebirth of the sun, and the symbolic triumph of light over darkness.
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Yalda Night exhibition brings festive spirit to Kermanshah
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – On the eve of Yalda Night, a seasonal exhibition in Kermanshah has added a festive atmosphere to the city, showcasing a variety of products associated with the ancient Iranian celebration.
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By: Elham Ommi
Sanandaj Bazaar on eve of “Yalda Night”
SANANDAJ, Dec. 20 (MNA) – As “Yalda Night” approaches, Sanandaj bazaar is booming. People are preparing to celebrate this ancient night by buying all kinds of fruits, nuts, and special sweets.
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By: Mohammad Dashti
Celebration of “Yalda Night” in Ardabil
ARDABIL, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Yalda Night, the longest night of the year, was celebrated at Khatai Art Gallery in Ardabil’s Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardebili World Collection which was followed with the performance of traditional and local rituals.
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Iran FM Araghchi’s message on Yalda Night:
Dark, lengthy night will pass
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a message on the occasion of ‘Yalda Night’ the longest night of the year, saying that the dark and lengthy night will pass.
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By: Fatemeh Amouzad
Tehran Bazaar ahead of Yalda Night
TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – People in Tehran Bazaar and Tajrish Bazaar buy fruits and nuts for the ancient festivity occasion called "Yalda Night", which is a time when family members get together to celebrate the longest night of the year.
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On "Yalda Night"
Let's celebrate living one more minute together
TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Shab-e-Yalda (Yalda Night), also known as Shab-e Chelleh, is one of the most ancient Persian festivals annually celebrated on December 21 by Iranians all around the world.