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Shab-e Yalda – Light over Darkness

Shab in farsi means night, and yaldā meaning birth or renewal refers to the longest night of the year- the winter solstice, which occurs on December 21st.  It is the longest, darkest night and many cultures have various types of celebrations on this night. According to historians, the Persians adopted this annual renewal festival from Babylonians and incorporated it into the rituals …

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