Over 200 community members of Navsari gathered at the banks of the Lok Mata Purna river last week to observe the Avan Yazad Parabh with devotion and tradition. The annual ritual saw devotees offering coconuts, flowers and sugar, along with prayers seeking fertility and prosperity. A Jashan ceremony was performed, reflecting our community’s deep-rooted reverence […]
As the new year unfolds, the Zoroastrian Association of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (ZAPANJ) has begun sharing vibrant glimpses of its community initiatives, highlighting how traditions continue to thrive among younger generations. Recent activities at its February Religious Class offered meaningful insights into cultural continuity and collective participation. One of the highlights was the creation […]
The ancient Iranian festival of Mehregan was celebrated with pride in Iran, as officials and tourism professionals gathered at Persepolis on 19th October, 2025 to unveil a plaque marking its inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The event, held at the Persepolis World Heritage Site in Fars province, drew nearly 200 tourism guides and […]
There was laughter, learning and lively experiences galore for over 40 children, aged 4 to 16, at this vibrant three-day camp, organized by the spirited team of the Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly of Surat (ZWAS). Seamlessly blending faith, fun and creativity, the camp kicked off with enriching religious sessions led by Founder Member – Maharukh Chichgar, […]
Dear Readers, Most times, the real danger a community faces, is not from external threats, but from internal strife. Today, our minuscule yet mighty community finds itself at a crossroads, where our greatest threat may well be ourselves. At possibly under 50,000 in number in India, we are one of the world’s tiniest ethnic communities, […]