In an endearing show of Parsipanu and great community spirit, members of the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) came together to perform a pre-Muktad cleansing of the ZAC Atash-kadeh and community center.
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Legislation To Designate ‘National Zoroastrian Day’ On Jamshedi Navroz (Vernal Equinox) In USA
Recently, FEZANA member associations, California Zoroastrian Center and Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC), ably led by Sam Billimoria, held a meeting with California Congressman – J. Luis Correa, to thank him for introducing a legislation to designate a ‘National Zoroastrian Day’ every year, on the day of the Vernal Equinox or Jamshedi Navroz, as is […]
ZAC Holds Gala Navroze And Avan Yazad Parab Celebrations
The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) buzzed with merriment and activity as members celebrated the auspicious occasions of Jamshedi Navroze and Avan Yazad Parabh with much traditional fervour. The festivities commenced on March 17th with a community-wide cleaning of the Atashkadeh (fire temple) and the Center, displaying great Parsipanu – with members from age 9 […]
Er. Zarrir Bhandara Delivers Invocation At Orange County City Council – Felicitated For His Services –
Er. Mobed Zarrir Bhandara, who heads the Zoroastrian Association of California Atash kadeh, was invited by the Mayor of Orange City (California, USA) to deliver the invocation during the Epiphany Session, at their upcoming City Council meeting, on 9th January, 2024. This historic gesture celebrated the diverse tapestry of religious beliefs in the city while […]
ZAC Atashkadeh Celebrates 7th Salgreh
The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) celebrated the 7th salgreh of its holy Atashkadeh with great religious fervor and Parsi gusto on 12th November, 2023. The preparations started a day earlier with deep-cleaning of the premises by volunteers Vira and Burjor Santoke, Dhun and Ketty Alamshaw, Jimmy Colabewala, Firoze Avari, Xerxes, Zane and Zara Commissariat, […]
Don’t Miss ZAC’s ‘Victory Jashan’
A Behram Yazad Jashan will be performed at the ZAC (Zoroastrian Association of California) Atashkadeh, for divine intervention to bless our community and all of humanity, with Victory over the coronavirus, on 1st June, 2021 (Dae Mah – Behram Roj), at 7:30 PM IST. “What could be better than starting the month with a Jashan of Victory?” asks Er. Zarrir […]
ZAC Holds Farvardegan Jashan In California
The Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) celebrated the auspicious Farvardin Parabh on 3rd September, 2020, with a Farokshi and a Jashan, accompanied by a brief talk on the significance of this day. At 5:30 pm, a Hama Asho Farohar Jashan was performed by the famous and much loved father-son duo – Er. Zarrir and Er. […]
ZAC Celebrates Paitishahem Ghambar
On the eve of September 16th, Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) celebrated the Paitishahem Gahambar, at ZAC Atash Kadeh, sponsored by Shahnaz Mavandi. It commenced with a Jasan performed by Zarrir and Zerkxis Bhandara along with Dr. Cyrus Dastur, the grandson of late Vada Dastur of Iranshah, Dr. Hormazdiyar Mirza. After the Jasan, Zarrir spoke about […]
Vada Dasturji Khurshed Performs Jasan at ZAC
On 3rd September, 2017, Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor performed a Jasan at the ZAC (Zoroastrian Association of California) Atashkadeh in Orange City, Southern California, along with ZAC’s officiating priest – Zarrir Bhandara; President of North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) – Er. Ardaviraf Minocherhomji; Minoo Katrack, Dr. Khusro Unwalla, Fariborz Shahzadi and Zerkxis Bhandara. The jasan […]
DhunMai Dalal Passes Away
On 3rd July, 2017, California’s Zoroastrian community lost a stalwart philanthropist, who served the North American and Global Zoroastrian community for three decades, with the passing away of DhunMai Dalal. A long-time resident of Southern California, DhunMai held various positions and roles at the ZAC (Zoroastrian Association of California) and FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations […]
‘Freedom Sculpture’ Based On Cyrus’ Cylinder Unveiled In Santa Monica
As crowds across the USA celebrated Independence Day on 4th July, 2017, Santa Monica Boulevard (Los Angeles) unveiled the ‘Freedom Sculpture’, a magnificent public art installation inspired by ancient Persia’s eminent archaeological artefact, the historical Cyrus Cylinder – meant to celebrate the ‘ideals of freedom, respect for diversity, and inclusiveness’. Unveiled by prominent Iranian developer […]