The Parsi community of Secunderabad and Hyderabad marked Jamshedi Navroz and Ava Yazad Parab with vibrant celebrations on 21^st and 22^nd March, 2026, reflecting a blend of tradition, devotion and community bonding across the twin cities. The celebrations began with a Jashan at the Khan Bahadur Edulji Sohrabji Chenai Anjuman Dar-e-Meher at 9:30 am, followed by refreshments. A special highlight was the felicitation of Head Priest Er. Aspi Patel, honoured for his 35 years of dedicated service to the Agiary and the community. Later that morning, a Jamshedi Navroz Jashan was held at the Seth Viccaji-Seth Pestonji Meherji Agiary, where members gathered in large numbers to celebrate the occasion with falooda and traditional snacks.

The spiritual celebrations continued on 22^nd March with Ava Yazad Parab evening prayers at the Anjuman Kuva in the serene Anjuman Compound. The festivities brought the community together in a shared spirit of faith and joy, reinforcing bonds and ushering in the New Year with renewed hope.

[Courtesy: CA Jehangir Bisney]