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Iran Prepares to Celebrate Yalda Night

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Yalda Night

Yalda Night (Shab-e Chelleh) is Persian winter event which is commemorated on or around December 20 or 21 each year.

Despite a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in Tehran and Alborz provinces, which scared millions of people on Wednesday night, many Iranians are out making their purchases of fruits such as pomegranates, watermelons and various dried nuts for the Thursday night celebration.

Today, Yalda celebrations have become a social occasion when friends and family gather to eat, drink and read poetry (especially Hafez) until after midnight.

Each member of the family makes a wish and randomly opens Hafez’s book of poems and recites the poem, which is believed to be an interpretation to the wish.

Fruits, particularly pomegranates and watermelons, and nuts are served in this night. The fruits signify the hope for having a fruitful spring and summer.

The red-colored fruits are believed to symbolize the crimson hues of dawn and glow of life, invoking the glory of Mithra. Pomegranates with angelica powder are also believed to protect individuals against the Devil.

Central Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and some Caucasian states like Azerbaijan and Armenia share the same tradition as well and celebrate Yalda Night annually at this time of the year.

Yalda Night was officially added to Iran’s List of National Treasures during a special ceremony in 2008.

The annual winter ceremony manifests the traditional concept of light and good prevailing over darkness and evil in the ancient Iranian religion.

Sir-Qalyeh; Delicious Iranian Garlic Stew

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Some 170 types of local foods are cooked in Gilan. Experts believe a favourable climate and fertile soil in the province contribute to the growth of different types of natural foods, including vegetables, fruit, beans, etc., and are the reason behind the food diversity in Gilan. One of the foods originally made in Gilan is the Sir-Qalyeh made with fresh garlic leaves, chicken or duck, eggs and split peas. It has a unique and delicious taste.

 

Ingredients

Fresh garlic leaves: 3 leaves

Average-size onions: 1

Eggs: 3

Split peas: a cupful

Chicken or duck: half a chicken or duck

Vinegar or sour orange juice: As much as needed

Salt, pepper and turmeric: as much as necessary

 

Recipe

First, wash the garlic leaves and cut them with a knife into half-a-centimetre pieces. Then sauté them with shredded onion until the mixture turns gold. Then add the split peas, salt, pepper and turmeric and sauté the whole stuff for some more time.

Chop the chicken or duck into small pieces and remove the bones. Fry them in another pan. Then add to it the mixture of onion, garlic leaves and split peas. Add some water and allow the ingredients to be cooked through. Then add vinegar or sour orange juice.

When some of the food’s water is evaporated, beat the eggs with a fork and add it to the ingredients. The food can be served after five minutes.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 5

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake that jolted Tehran and Alborz provinces late Wednesday made the headlines in a few newspapers on Thursday.

Several papers also covered the severe air pollution in the capital and other megacities of Iran, reporting that Wednesday has been the most polluted day of the year in Tehran.

The UN General Assembly’s vote for a Resolution on Palestinians’ right to decide their fate also received great coverage. The vote came after the US vetoed an Egyptian-drafted UNSC Resolution against Trump’s controversial decision on Jerusalem al-Quds.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

Abrar:

1- Anti-Iran Human Rights Resolution Passed in UN

2- Erdogan’s Rival Makes Promises on Turkey’s Presidential System

3- UAE, Bahrain Accuse Iran of Being Involved in Yemen Missile Attack on Saudi Arabia

4- UN Security Council Expresses Support for Lebanon Stability

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

 

Afkar:

1- Senior Cleric Criticizes Gov’t for Indifference to People’s Protests at High Prices

2- Every Single Day Off in Tehran Causes Over $23m in Damages

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- IRGC Chief-Commander: Temporary Accommodation of Quake-Hit People 80% Complete

2- Ayatollah Haeri Shirazi Passes Away

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Missile Accusations against Iran, and Iran’s Vow to Legally Pursue Them

2- Details of Magnitude 5.2 Quake in Tehran: People Stayed Outdoors Wednesday Night

3- Happy Yalda Night! A Report on Customs of Longest Night of Year

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

 

Ettela’at:

1- UNSC: JCPOA Implementation Necessary for All Sides

2- Spokesman: Government’s Success Hinges on People’s Satisfaction

3- UNGA Votes for Resolution on Palestinians’ Right to Decide Their Fate

4- Kurdistan Region’s Government on Verge of Collapse

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

 

Iran:

1- National Document of the Elderly Approved by Iran’s High Council of Health

2- Wednesday, Most Polluted Day of Year in Tehran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

 

Javan:

1- Recession in House Market Thanks to 5.3 Empty Houses

2- Kurdistan Independence Referendum Leads to Riot

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- 183 UNGA Member States Vote for Palestinians’ Right to Decide Their Fate

2- Labour Minister: Gov’t Resolved to Help Livelihood of Retired People

3- Kremlin: Assad Is and Will Be Legitimate President of Syria

4- Iraqi Gov’t Warns Kurdistan Region about Protecting Lives of Kurds

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

 

Kayhan:

1- Government of Secrets Calling for Transparency!

2- Ansarullah Managed to Take Yemen War to Heart of Saudi Arabia

3- Central Bank: Industrial Units Out of Recession

4- Quake-Hit People Thank IRGC Chief-Commander

5- Intifada (Uprising) of Quds Enters Third Week

  • Reuters: Situation at Critical Level

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

Iranian, Syrian Top Negotiators Hold Talks in Astana

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The two diplomats, who are heading their countries’ delegations to the eighth round of Astana Talks on Syria, exchanged views on the latest political and field developments in Syria.

Jaberi Ansari and Jaafari also discussed the prospect of Syrian-Syrian negotiations to find a peaceful solution to the crises in the war-torn country.

The new round of Syria peace talks backed by powerbrokers Iran, Russia, and Turkey kicked off in Astana on Thursday.

Delegations from Russia, Iran and Turkey along with the Syrian government’s representatives and a 20-strong opposition delegation have all arrived in Astana for two days of talks.

Reports say the UN’s envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, is expected to attend the second day of talks on Friday. On Thursday, he is expected to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow.

The eighth round of talks come after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial withdrawal of Russian forces during a surprise visit to the war-torn country last week.

The Astana talks will also focus on shoring up the buffer zones, as well as issues including humanitarian aid and freeing prisoners, the foreign ministry has said.

Recent rounds of talks in Kazakhstan have focused on implementing a plan for four “de-escalation zones” to stem fighting between government and the militants.

Life Returns to Iran’s Lapoo Lake with Singing Swans

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IFP Editorial Staff
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With the arrival of the first group of swans, the villagers welcomed them by feeding them and launching a campaign to prevent hunters’ attacks.

According to a Farsi report by IRNA, annually during the cold seasons, 40 species of birds travel to the Lapoo Lake in the village of Zaghmarz, Mazandaran province, and after about 90 days they return to their main habitat in Siberia.

Although in the past years the number of birds has declined due to a decrease in the level of the Lapoo Lake’s water and a shortage of food, it seems that despite bird-hunting in other wetlands of Mazandaran, especially Fereydunkenar, more of these bird could be seen in Lapoo this winter.

An expert says the Society of Nature Lovers with the help of the local people have managed to ban hunting in the Lapoo Lake to protect the migratory birds in winter.

Mazandaran, which is home to the International Miankaleh Wetland and 800 other wetlands, is the destination of 150 species of about 1.5 million birds every year during the cold seasons.

5.2-Magnitude Quake Jolts Tehran Province

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The quake happened on Wednesday at 23:27 local time (1957 GMT) at a depth of seven kilometers on the border of Tehran and Alborz provinces.
There has been no serious casualties or damages so far.
The quake was also felt in the cities of Karaj, Qom, Qazvin and Arak.

Iran Army Distributes Nuts, Fruits in Quake-Hit Areas during Yalda Night

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IFP Editorial Staff
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General Javad Moalei, a local army commander, says the packages will be distributed Thursday night in different areas of Kermanshah province, which was hit by a deadly quake last month.

Besides the distribution of food and nut packages, other efforts are also underway to help the quake-stricken people ahead of Yalda Night.

“By the end of Wednesday December 20, the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran will deploy at least 400 temporary shelters in one of the areas in Sarpol-e Zahab,” he was quoted as saying in a Farsi report by Mizan News Agency.

According to General Moalei, a temporary medical centre set up earlier by the army is still active in the quake-hit Sarpol-e Zahab offering services to the residents.

The winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year or the longest night of the year, is known as ‘Yalda Night’ in Iran and is annually celebrated by Iranian people across the world based on an ancient tradition. Yalda Night (also known in Iran as Shab-e Chelleh) is a Persian winter event which is commemorated on or around December 20 or 21 each year.

Iran DM Dismisses Haley’s Claim about Latest Yemeni Missile

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IFP Media Wire
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Speaking at a meeting of commanders of the Iranian Army in Tehran on Wednesday, Brigadier General Hatami denounced “unfounded and baseless allegations” levelled against Iran by Haley and said such claims are indicative of the failure of Washington’s policies in the region and the world.

Such remarks are more like “a ridiculous and worthless show”, the defense minister said.

He further made assurances that the Islamic Republic would take necessary steps to pursue the issue through legal channels.

Addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday, Haley said the missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi movement toward Saudi Arabia on Tuesday “bears all the hallmarks of previous attacks using Iranian-provided weapons” as she pushed the council to act.

She urged the Security Council to punish Iran for what the Trump administration calls its “dangerous violations” of UN resolutions and “destabilizing behavior,” while Russia said dialogue is needed rather than threats or sanctions.

During a press conference on Thursday, Haley appeared standing before parts of a ballistic missile that she claimed Iran delivered to Houthis in Yemen, who then fired it at the Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia last month.

Iran’s Ambassador to the UN Gholam Ali Khoshroo rejected Haley’s claim as “baseless” and said the accusations are aimed at covering up the Saudi war crimes in Yemen with the US complicity.

Yemen’s defenseless people have been under massive attacks by a coalition led by the Saudi regime for nearly three years but Riyadh has reached none of its objectives in Yemen so far.

Since March 2015, Saudi Arabia and some of its Arab allies have been carrying out deadly airstrikes against the Houthi Ansarullah movement in an attempt to restore power to fugitive former president Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi, a close ally of Riyadh.

Over 14,000 Yemenis, including thousands of women and children, have lost their lives in the deadly military campaign.

British Museum to Open Exhibit at National Iranian Museum

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IFP Editorial Staff
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no anxiety medsno anxiety medsDirector of the British Museum Hartwig Fischer says the body is prepared to hold an exhibition of its antiquities at the National Iranian Museum.

He made the comment while touring the Ancient Iran Museum, the Islamic Era Museum and an exhibition named “Armenia and Iran, the Memory of a Homeland” in Tehran.

While touring the museums, Fischer said he did not expect to see such a treasure trove at the museums. He said he was impressed by the richness and variety of styles of art and antique items dating back to different epochs.

According to a Farsi report by Mehr, he said the British Museum would be interested to hold an exhibit no anxiety meds its artefacts, and added the event will be the second exhibition to be held in Iran by the British Museum after the Cyrus Cylinder Exhibition.

Fischer also sat down with Director of the National Iranian Museum Jebreil Nokandeh. In the meeting, they discussed a whole range of issues, including various issues related to running museums, digital documentation methods, the establishment of data banks, field trips to familiarize students with museums, and so on and so forth.

800 Iranian Elites Return Home: Official

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Mohammad Saleh Torkestani says out of the 800 Iranian elites who have returned to Iran, 256 ones have studied in top universities across the world.

“The National Elites Foundation is seriously trying to prepare the grounds for the return of elites studying abroad,” he was quoted as saying in a Farsi report by IRNA on Wednesday.

He went on to say at least four of the returned elites are now teaching in Tabriz university creating fundamental changes in the academic centre.

Torkestani underlined that the Iranian elites face no limitation for returning home, adding, “We invite the elites abroad to return to their country and offer services to their own people.”

He added the elites can play a key role in executive organizations and called on the officials in charge to tap into the elites’ capacities in various fields.

Torkestani said lack of communication between the government and the elites is one of the main reasons behind the Iranian elites’ decision to leave the country.

One of the main promises of President Hassan Rouhani during his electoral campaigns was to bring back Iranian elites from across the world.

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