Yalda Night Sara Nasrollahi.

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Yalda Night Sara Nasrollahi

The longest night Yalda night also known as Shab-e Chelleh, is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran which marks the longest night of the year. Every year, on December 21st Iranians celebrate it.

Red is the symbol of Yalda night. The red-colored fruits symbolize the crimson hues of dawn and glow of life, invoking the glory of Mithra. Pomegranates with angelica powder are believed to protect individuals against the Devil!

Origin Mithra, the angel of light and truth, was born at the end of this night after defeating darkness, so Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter and the victory of light over darkness. Mithra

At this night: Family members gather (most often in the house of the eldest member) and stay awake all night long in Yalda.

Activities What Iranians do at yalda night? Taking photos Poem reading Praying Divination Taking photos Talking together Eating telling stories and jokes Smoking Ghelion

Poem reading at Yalda night Which poems? The poems of Divan-e-Hafez(The Divan of Hafez), which can be found in the bookcases of most Iranians families. Hafez One of the best Iranians poets

Praying At this night, the oldest member of the family says prayers, thanking God for previous year's blessings, and prays for prosperity in the coming year.

Divination One of the traditions of Yalda night is divination by the Divan of Hafez. In this way you may know what is your fortune. It is believed that one should not divine by the Divan of Hafez more than three times, however, or the poet may get angry.

are served as a tradition. Eating Nuts Watermelon Pomegranate are served as a tradition.

Eating After praying and reading poems the eldest member of family cuts the watermelon and gives everyone a share. The cutting symbolizes the removal of sickness and pain from the family. Snacks are passed around throughout the night, pomegranates with angelica powder and a mixture of nuts and dried fruits. The fruits signify the hope for having a fruitful spring and summer.

Yalda is not dedicated to Iran and it’s celebrated in other countries such as: Afghanistan Azerbaijan Tajikistan Turkmenistan Kurdistan(Iraq) Uzbekistan Turkey

This night is one of the best chances to be together and enjoy life with family. Happy Yalda night 21 December , the longest night of the year

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