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Shab-e Yalda events & celebrations
Yalda Night events
Shab-e Yalda is the longest night of the year, celebrated on the winter solstice — December 21, 2026. Families stay up late together reading Hafez, eating pomegranates and watermelon, and welcoming the return of the sun.
In recent years Yalda has also become a favorite night for Persian parties, poetry nights and concerts across California.
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Frequently asked
When is Yalda 2026?+
Yalda Night is on the evening of December 21, 2026, the winter solstice.
What do people do on Yalda?+
Gather with family and friends, read Hafez poetry (fal-e Hafez), and share pomegranates, watermelon, nuts and dried fruit late into the night.
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