Yalda Night shopping in Rasht, northern Iran

Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda) or Chelle Night is one of the most ancient Iranian festivals celebrated each year on the winter solstice. On the last evening of Autumn, Iranian families get together to celebrate the occasion.

These pictures show people of the city of Rasht, the provincial capital of Guilan in northern Iran, do necessary shopping at the fruit and vegetables market.
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