Yalda Date 2024. Rooted in zoroastrian traditions, this night symbolizes togetherness, poetry, and hope as iranians welcome the symbolic victory of light. Yalda is an ancient persian festival that is celebrated on the longest night of the year, typically around december 20th or 21st.

Yalda night (shabe yalda in persian), celebrated on december 21, is an ancient persian festival honoring the winter solstice. Yalda night, also called shabe yalda or shabe chele, is the longest night of the year between the last day of fall and the first day of winter, which falls on december 21 every.