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Seasonal · Music and poetry

Yalda Night Music

موسیقی شب یلدا

Songs and poetry for the longest night of the year.

The longest night

On the night of the winter solstice Iranians gather with family, eat pomegranates and watermelon, and stay up reading poetry. Read about Shab-e Yalda.

A night of music

A live evening could bring members together online for songs on the setar and tar, readings of Hafez, and a fal where each guest draws a verse. See Persian music and Hafez for the traditions behind it.

Perform or listen

Musicians and readers can sign up in the Music & Concerts group.

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