Tag: Yalda Night

By Dr. Reza Farahani, Cultural Historian and Comparative Mythologist Iranian Studies Journal, Winter Edition Introduction: Bridging Worlds Through Celebration In the rich tapestry of human cultural expression, few phenomena illuminate the profound interconnectedness of human experience as eloquently as seasonal…
Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda, is one of the most ancient Persian festivals that is celebrated on the longest night of the year, which falls on the eve of the Winter Solstice. This celebration has been observed for…