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Yalda Night Celebrations In Tehran

An Iranian family observes meteorites at the meteorite museum while visiting the Iran Mall shopping mall in northwestern Tehran, Iran, on December 20, 2024, during Yalda Night celebrations. Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda, is an ancient Iranian festival celebrated on the winter solstice, typically on December 20th or 21st. It marks the longest night of the year and symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11884909
Date taken: 20 December 2024
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Photographer: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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