Gul aqa va majira-yi shab-i Yalda Persiska (Farsi) 2022

Gol Agha and the Yalda Night Story is a warm and engaging short story for young readers that presents a simple and heartfelt account of a day and night celebrating Yalda. The narrative centers on a kind elderly man named Gol Agha and his wife, guiding readers through the intimate and humane atmosphere of this traditional Iranian celebration.

Written by Soghra Deldadeh Barani in clear and accessible language suitable for children aged 10 to 11, the story gently conveys values such as kindness, forgiveness, and selflessness in a concrete and emotionally resonant way. The illustrations by Parisa Yasaei further enhance the narrative, vividly bringing the spirit and warmth of Yalda Night to life for young readers.

This book is a thoughtful choice for introducing children to ethical values and Iranian cultural traditions through a comforting and educational story.