Shab-e Yalda (Shab-e Chelleh) Feast in the Royal Court of Cyrus the Great
Shab-e Yalda is an ancient Iranian celebration rooted in Zoroastrian beliefs and Mithraism, celebrated on the longest night of the year. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and the rebirth of the sun (Mithra). Families gather to stay awake through the night, sharing food and poetry, honoring cosmic order, renewal, and the promise of returning light.
