On the eve of 30th January, 2024, groups of Iranian Zoroastrians from various cities including Tehran, Yazd, Shiraz and Kerman came together to celebrate the ancient Sadeh festival. Passed down through generations, this annual mid-winter festivity, which is called Jashn-e-Sadeh by locals, pays homage to light, fire, peace, and friendship. A cultural cornerstone for the […]
Today, 3rd June, 2023 – Roj Govad of Mah Dae (Shehenshahi calendar), is observed as ‘Homaji ni Ba. Performing Jashan ceremony on this day is considered meritorious. The Story Of Homaj: The story of Homaji is about the power of truth and the sacrifice made by a pious and innocent man who was falsely accused. It is a tragic […]
The world’s most revered and foremost astrologer, Bejan Daruwalla, passed away at 5:13pm, on May 29th, 2020, at the age of 88, at Ahmedabad’s Apollo Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital and put on a ventilator after he complained of breathing difficulty last week. His funeral and last rites were held at Dudheswar Crematorium […]
Xtremely Young Zoroastrians’ (XYZ) Rustom’s Rockstars (RR) decided to spread smiles this Diwali by ‘Making A Difference’ to the lives of numerous cancer patients and their family’s at Sant Gadge Maharaj Dharamshala, Dadar (East). Commencing with a thanksgiving prayer at 7:30 pm, RR members and volunteers served dinner to four hundred cancer patients and their […]
The Iranian Zoroastrians of Mumbai welcomed the Iranian Kadmi New Year on 18th July, 2016. The Kadmi New Year is an auspicious day of remembrance and reverence for the departed, and the day is spent in prayers and religious ceremonies for the dear departed. Mumbai’s Iranian Zoroastrians visit the Tower of Silence on this day […]