Keeping the flame of Zoroastrianism burning bright is an ongoing endeavor of the Zoroastrian community in Auckland, New Zealand, especially during the holy days of Muktad. The Hama Anjuman Muktad prayers conducted during the five days of the revered Gathas (Avestan hymns) from 10th to 14th August, at the Foroud Shalori Dar-be-Mehr in Auckland, provided […]
According to the Shehenshahi calendar, the Holy Fravardegan or Muktad days will commence on 5th August and end on 14th August, 2024. The Parsi New Year this year will coincide with India’s Independence Day on 15th August, 2024. It will continue to coincide with this date for four years, after which it will move to 14th August, since we do not […]
The first batch comprising 20 priests, recently completed the first 10-week module of a unique 30-week long religious course, covering outer rituals, inner rituals and Avestan texts, put together and taught by Prof. Almut Hintze, (Zartoshty Brothers Professor of Zoroastrianism – SOAS, London) and Er. Dr. Ramiyar P. Karanjia, Principal – Dadar Athornan Institute. The […]