Iranians Celebrate the Longest Night of the Year
An ancient ritual observed for millenniums, now an occasion for Iranian families to gather and read the mystic poems of Hafez.
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Watermelons and pomegranates, fried fish and nuts. Iranians will celebrate the Yalda Night, the longest night of the year marking the winter solstice.
Source: Mehr News
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