According to the Public Relations Office of the University of Kurdistan, coinciding with the arrival of the longest night of the year, the Yalda celebration was organized to foster a warm atmosphere, promote social vitality, and revisit traditional customs, receiving a warm welcome from students.

During the ceremony, Dr. Najmeddin Jabbari, a faculty member of the Department of Persian Language and Literature, described "Shab-e Chelleh" (Yalda Night) as an ingenious tool used by ancestors for chronometry and measuring seasonal changes. He stated, "This night transcends a mere calendar event; it is a symbol of covenant, blessing, family unity, and prosperity."

Elaborating on the origins of the myth of Mithra, he noted that it originated in the Zagros region and spread from there to other parts of the world. He clarified, "The ancients believed that staying awake until dawn and consuming various foods on this night would invoke blessings and sustenance for families."

Dr. Jabbari concluded by noting, "Contemporary traditions such as gathering together, staying awake, and engaging in joyful conversation are living legacies of the ancient rituals of the 'Night of the Birth of Mithra' (Sun), which continue to flow within our culture."