For Yalda Night, a Persian celebration of the winter solstice, sumptuous snacks and dips are in order. Yalda Night, or Shab-e Yalda (also spelled Shabe Yalda), marks the longest night of the year ...

Every vernal equinox, Iranians all over the globe gather with families and friends to celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz (also spelled Norouz, Norooz). Meaning, “new day,” Nowruz ...