Shab Yalda 2024 Election. Yalda is an ancient persian festival that is celebrated on the longest night of the year, typically around december 20th or 21st. The festival marks the victory of light over.

For centuries, iranians around the world have gathered on winter solstice to celebrate yalda, meaning birth or rebirth. Yalda is an ancient persian festival that is celebrated on the longest night of the year, typically around december 20th or 21st.