Fri Dec 20 07:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Iranian President Calls for Unity on Yalda Night
**Tehran, Iran** – President Ebrahim Raisi (While the text doesn’t explicitly name Raisi, the context strongly suggests it’s him) issued a message to the Iranian people on the occasion of Yalda Night, urging national unity and togetherness. In his message, he highlighted the ancient tradition of Yalda as an opportunity to bridge divides and foster closer relationships.
Echoing the President’s sentiment, prominent politician Masoud Pezeshkian also released a Yalda message emphasizing the importance of dialogue and empathy in these challenging times. Pezeshkian stated that families should use the longest night of the year to resolve conflicts and strengthen bonds. He expressed hope that the spirit of Yalda would dispel negativity and bring light to the hearts of all Iranians.
The messages collectively celebrate Yalda as a time for national unity and reconciliation, emphasizing the enduring tradition’s power to bring Iranians together.
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