Yalda Date 2024. In ancient times, darkness was considered a sign of the devil, so on the night of yalda, iranians lit fires to protect themselves from the forces of evil. Yalda night (shabe yalda in persian), celebrated on december 21, is an ancient persian festival honoring the winter solstice.
Yalda is a persian celebration of the longest night of the year. It marks the end of.