Yalda falls on the winter solstice and is characterised by family gatherings and the eating of nuts, sweets and fruits. We reminisce about the good old days and eat nuts and fruits that are in season," said Mary Goudarzi, 37. "Unfortunately, because of recent events such as the war and the dollar price that's rising sharply, people's purchasing power has fallen a lot," said Goudarzi, an interior designer. 'Trying to cope'Some shopping centres in Tehran put up decorations for Yalda, including artificial trees adorned with hanging pomegranates or displaying huge plates of fruits linked to the festivities. Yalda historically marks the victory of Good over Evil, and is also marked in Persian-speaking areas of some regional countries such as Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 21, 2025 20:57 UTC