شب یلدا
Persian
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Pronunciation
Proper noun
- Yalda Night, the Iranian celebration of winter solstice.
Considered to be the longest night of the year, it is celebrated by gathering together at night and setting a table of red fruits, nuts, candles, and a poem book.
Related terms
- شب چلهی زمستان (šab-e čelle-ye zemestân)