(usually) December 21
Creation! Before the light of creation dazzled chaos, Love was created — that set creation on fire…
– Hafez
On the longest night of the year Iranians around the world celebrate Yalda. It means “rebirth”, referring to the rebirth of the sun. Today is also the first day of the month of Dey.
The history of this celebration goes back almost to the dawn of civilization itself, when …Read more

