Shab-e Yalda: The solstice is also associated with the birth of Mithra, a yazata that has become strongly associated with the light of Ahura Mazda. The word yalda is actually Persian for “birth.” Yalda as Cultural Holiday: While the majority of Persians are now Muslims, Yalda is s[...]
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December 21st, 2013 - 12:53 am § in Misc.
Shabe Yalda: Happy Midnight in Iran
Iranians to Celebrate Longest Night of Year, Yalda TEHRAN (FNA)- Since many centuries ago Iranians home and abroad stay awake on Yalda night, the year’s longest night, to mark the victory of light over darkness. ( 14:05:49 – 2012/12/20)[...]