A Glorious Celebration of Shabe Yalda Step into a night of enchantment and cultural richness as the Western Association of Iranian Students (WAIS) proudly hosted a spectacular Shabe Yalda event, uniting the Iranian community in a joyous celebration of the winter solstice. This memorable evening, held on [Date], marked the culmination of meticulous planning and […]
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Charades Game Night/Pantomim + Language Exchange – Thurs Feb 29, 2024 Western Association of Iranian Students’ Charades (or Pantomim as we like to say in Farsi) Game Night was was unforgettable and filled with laughter, camaraderie, and entertainment! Members were split into two teams and spirits ran high as each member got the chance
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Dear Members and Visitors, Welcome to the official website of the Western Association of Iranian Students! We are delighted to have you here as we embark on a journey of unity, knowledge-sharing, and cultural celebration. At WAIS, we strive to create a vibrant and inclusive community for Iranian students across the western region. Whether you’re
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Shabe Yalda Shab-e-Yalda (pronounced sh-AB, eh, y-AL-daw) translates directly to The Night of Yalda. Yalda is an ancient Persian word meaning “birth” or “rebirth”, and in Farsi, it refers to the winter solctice. The night is celebrated as the first day of winter and the last day of autumn in the Gregorian Calendar (commonly used
Farsi (aka Persian) is the official language of Iran and is spoken by roughly 62 million native speakers. It can be divided into three eras: Old Persian (ca. 525 BC- 300 BC), Middle Persian (c. 300 BC- 800 AD), and Modern Persian (800 AD to present day). Farsi is closely related to Middle and Old
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