Celebrate Yalda in Divan Restaurant of McLean! Shabe Yalda (شب یلدا) is a traditional Iranian/Persian celebration marking the longest night of the year — the winter solstice — usually on December 20 or 21 . 🎉 What it’s all about It’s a festive gathering of family and friends to celebrate the arrival of winter. The name literally means “Night of Yalda” (Yalda referring to “birth,” tied to the rebirth of the sun). People stay up late, often until sunrise, to share food,
