The inaugural newsletter of the Global Council of Zoroastrians Trust (GCZT) was recently launched. The 24-page newsletter covers various news events and highlights the various areas of work and collaboration happening at GCZT. The mission of GCZT is to offer a platform to the Zoroastrian Community to come together and work together for the wellbeing […]
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Zoroastrians In Iran Celebrate Sadeh
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 […]
Surat’s Parsi Pragati Mandal Celebrates Independence Day
Known for conducting various cultural and social programmes for the Zoroastrian community in Surat, the city’s Parsi Pragati Mandal (PPM) celebrated India’s Independence Day amidst much patriotic pomp and splendour. A fancy dress competition and talent show, across different age categories, was organised in the Pak Kadim Atashbehram Saheb compound to unleash the budding talents. […]