شب یلدا

Persian

میز شب یلدا (miz-e šab-e yaldâ)

انار شب یلدا (anâr-e šab-e yaldâ)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃʰæbe jælˈdɒː/

Proper noun

شب یلدا • (šab-e yaldâ)

1. 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)