Yalda night online, with family far away
For many Iranian families, Shab-e Yalda means getting together, but not everyone lives in the same city or country anymore. Open one Kinoo room on Yalda night and watch a film or a comedy show together, each from your own home.
Inviting friends to a Kinoo room to watch together 
Video playing in sync in a Kinoo room on a phone 
Text chat inside a Kinoo room while watching together
A Yalda gathering for scattered families
Grandparents in Iran, kids abroad: one room is enough. Send the link to the family group chat and everyone joins with a tap, no app to install.
Plan the night in the queue
Line up a family movie, a few Aparat clips and a comedy show from YouTube ahead of time, so nobody hunts for the next link on the night.
Yalda movie ideas
For all ages: The Tenants (Ejareh-Nešinha) and The Lizard (Marmoulak) for laughs, Children of Heaven and Where Is the Friend's House? for something gentle, and animations like Coco and Up that kids and grandparents both enjoy.
Mind the time zones
Yalda falls on the night of 30 Azar (around December 20–21). With relatives in Europe or North America, pick an hour that's evening for them too, or hold the gathering on the nearest weekend.
How to get started
- 1
Create the room a few days early
Share the link in the family chat so everyone can try it once.
- 2
Prepare the program
Queue the movie and videos for the night.
- 3
Join on Yalda night
Open the room and watch together.
Frequently asked questions
Does everyone need a Kinoo account?
Only the room owner; a room for up to 5 people is free. For a bigger family gathering, see the paid plans.
How do older relatives join?
They just tap the room link in the chat; Kinoo opens in the phone's browser.
What can we play on Yalda night?
Anything with a link: a family movie, Aparat shows, YouTube videos or your own MP4 files.
Kinoo is ready when you are
Create a room and start watching together in a minute.