Tribute Paid To Cyrus The Great’s Human Rights Legacy On 3rd February, 2025, the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) welcomed U.S. Congressman Lou Correa of California’s 46th District to its Community Center in Orange, California. The visit was a momentous occasion for the Zoroastrian community. Congressman Correa was greeted by ZAC President Rooky Fitter, Captains […]
For thirteen years, the Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) has been a beacon of spiritual unity, thanks to the visionary leadership of Er. Zarrir Bhandara and his son, Er. Zerkxis Bhandara, alongside the former ZAC President Vira Santoke. In December 2011, ZAC started a weekly religious practice of Humbandagi with the belief: ‘The community that […]
On 27th November, 2024, the Zoroastrian community worldwide lost a true friend, well-wisher and philanthropist. Although he lived in the USA, his heart was always in India and his soul resided in Iran. He used to visit India periodically usually during the cooler winter months and meet his old friends and relatives. He would also stay […]
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.
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]