Iranians Celebrate the Longest Night of the Year

20 December 2011 | 22:15 Code : 1896331 Photo Essay
An ancient ritual observed for millenniums, now an occasion for Iranian families to gather and read the mystic poems of Hafez.
Iranians Celebrate the Longest Night of the Year

 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