Iranians celebrate Yalda Night nationwide

Iranians gather to mark 'Yalda Night', an ancient tradition marking the winter solstice, a symbolic turning point when darkness gives way to longer days and renewed light.

Yalda Night Yalda Persian tradition

Gisoo Misha Ahmadi
Press TV, Tehran

As winter begins and the longest night of the year arrives, Iranians across the country gather to mark 'Yalda Night', an ancient tradition symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

Despite ongoing sanctions, economic hardship, and threats of war, celebrations continue nationwide as a display of resilience and unity.