Yalda, also known as Shab-e Cheleh, is an ancient Persian festival celebrating the winter solstice and the longest night of the year. Rooted in Iranian culture for thousands of years, Yalda marks the transition from autumn to winter and symbolizes the return of light after darkness. Celebrated in Iran and across Persian-influenced regions, Yalda brings families together through poetry, food, folklore, and tradition, keeping one of the world’s oldest living cultures alive toda