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 History and origin of Yalda night Yalda night has its roots in the beliefs and traditions of ancient Iranians. There is no exact date for the first Yalda night in history; But according to the documents and ancient works left by the ancestors, this festival was also celebrated as an important festival in Iran during the reign of the kings who ruled Iran before the establishment of the Achaemenid Empire. With the passage of time and the influence of Islam on Iran, Yalda night remained as one of the important celebrations in the Iranian calendar and is still celebrated by the people of Iran. But in general, it can be said that Darius I added this festival to the official calendar of ancient Iranians for the first time. In ancient times, the Yalda festival was celebrated under the name "Mitrakana" or "Khor Rooz" meaning the day of the sun, in honor of the god of light, and with the advent of the Zoroastrian religion, it became "Yalda" meaning "birthday ...