Yalda is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran which marks the longest night of the year. Every year, Yalda takes happen at 21st of December, which is close to when Christmas is celebrated. [Description is taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yald%C4%81]

1. Yalda night
By: Faegheh Hasibi

2. When is it?
• The longest night of the year
• 31/9 in Persian calendar
• The last night of Autumn

3. What is it?
• Victory of light over darkness
• Celebrated for over 8000 years

4. Yalda ingredients

5. Pomegranate

6. Watermelon

7. Nuts

8. Hafez

9. Family

10. Lets celebrate!
Recipe

11. Gather in the house
of the eldest

12. Decorate the watermelon

13. Create Yalda table

14. Have fun

15. Read Hafez poems
• Born in Shiraz, Iran in 1325
• Pinnacle of Persian literature
• Poem themes are love and faith