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Iranians celebrate winter solstice on Yalda Night

Tuesday, 20 December 2016 9:07 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 20 December 2016 9:10 PM ]

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Saman Kojouri

Press TV, Tehran

Iranian people celebrate the arrival of winter which is traditionally believed to symbolize the victory of light over darkness at Yalda Night. Yalda is viewed as one of the most ancient Persian celebrations.

Press TV’s Saman Kojouri tells us more about this tradition.

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