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TEHRAN: This Sunday, Iranians from various backgrounds gathered to celebrate the age-old Persian festival of Yalda, a cherished tradition. However, many noted that the economic challenges amplified by international sanctions have cast a shadow over this year\u2019s festivities.<\/p>\n
Yalda, which marks the winter solstice, is a time for family reunions filled with nuts, sweets, and seasonal fruits. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe mostly spend time with our families\u2014our grandparents, aunts, and cousins,\u201d said Maral Bagherpour, a cheerful 16-year-old student, at the bustling Tajrish Bazaar in northern Tehran. \u201cWe enjoy fal-e Hafez, sipping tea or coffee. Sometimes my grandma sings for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
“Taking fal-e Hafez,” a beloved ritual, involves reading poetry from the famous 14th-century poet Hafez to gain insight into the future or navigate life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe all gather at my grandparents\u2019 house for Yalda night,\u201d shared 37-year-old Mary Goudarzi. \u201cWe talk about the good times we had and enjoy seasonal nuts and fruits together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yet the reality of rampant inflation and a fall in the national currency’s value against the dollar has made it tough for many families to fully embrace the holiday\u2019s spirit. In early December, the central bank reported that inflation was at 41 percent.<\/p>\n
As of Saturday, the US dollar was trading at about 1.32 million rials in the informal market\u2014almost double the rate from last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cSadly, due to events like the ongoing war and increasing dollar prices, people\u2019s purchasing power has declined significantly,\u201d said Goudarzi, who works as an interior designer. \u201cThat\u2019s why many of the items we used to see on our Yalda tables are missing this year,\u201d she remarked while shopping for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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