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News (December 21, 2021 | 15:42:21)
News (December 21, 2021 | 15:42:21)
It has been over a year that Iranians are fighting coronavirus, avoiding traditions and celebrations, however, this year, Shab-e Chelleh (Yalda night) has arrived concurrent with the new contagious strain, and family gatherings will be a door to welcome Omicron.
News (December 21, 2018 | 10:21:48)
News (December 21, 2018 | 10:21:48)
On the eve of the first day of winter, the winter solstice, sometime between December 21 and 22, a Persian nocturnal celebration will be celebrated in Iran. It is commonly known as 'Yalda' (Night of Birth), or 'Shab-e Chelle', for 'chelle' meaning 40, and Yalda celebration takes place 40 days prior to the Zoroastrian fire festival of Sadeh, according to the Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies.
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