Heartfelt tributes were paid on the passing of Hormazdiyar Patel, former Trustee of Surat Parsi Panchayat, at Sheth P K Kadim Atashbehram, Shahpore on 7th September, 2024, commencing with a prayer by Vada Dasturji Er. Cyrus Dastur, followed by a condolence address by Homi Doodhwala, President – SPP (Surat Parsi Panchayat), who extolled the remarkable contributions […]
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ZWAS Holds Super Summer Camp And Seminar On Sadra Stitching
The dynamic ladies of ZWAS (Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly of Surat) recently held a fun 3-day Summer Camp for about 35 children, which provided a constructive and educational platform, amidst loads of entertainment. The first day saw the children thoroughly enjoying games organized by Pearl Contractor, followed by an educative session by ZWAS founder member – […]
ZWAS Celebrates Women’s Day With Global Folklore
The Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly of Surat (ZWAS) recently celebrated Women’s Day 2024, at the International Folklore Dance Fest 2.0, organised by Surat’s Taal Group, a Dance troupe by Krutika Shah and friends. The amphitheatre at Surat Science Centre came alive with vibrant gold and pink hues, commemorating friendship, femineity and festivity, celebrating Stree Shakti in […]
ZWAS Holds Sports Day
The dynamic ladies of ZWAS (Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly of Surat) organized an exciting Sports Day on 24th December, 2023, which drew active participation from the community, displaying much talent as well as sportsmanship. Held at the Sir. J J School grounds, the event was graced by eminent community personality – Chief Guest – Jimmy Kharadi. […]
SPP And ZWAS Hold Special Screening Of ‘SamBahadur’
A special screening of the highly acclaimed biopic of Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw – ‘Sam Bahadur’ – was screened gratis for Surat residents, at Cinepolis auditorium, on 10th December, 2022, by Surat Parsi Panchayat, at the initiative of ZWAS (Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Of Surat). The film which glorified Padma Bhushan Field Marshall Sam Maneckshaw, the […]
ZWAS Spreads Festive Cheer At Surat’s Nariman Home
The dynamic ladies of the Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Of Surat (ZWAS) helped spread much cheer among the residents of Nariman Home, an old age home, in Surat. Keeping up to its ideal of service before self, this group of enthusiast women gathered at Nariman Home and greatly succeeded in ensuring that the silvers felt special […]
ZWAS Installs New President
ZWAS (Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly, Surat) – the city’s leading group helmed by dynamic Zoroastrian women, recently held an installation ceremony of its new President – Mahazarin Variava and her team, for 2023 – 2025, in the presence of ‘Steel Man of India’ and Guiness World Records holder – Vispy Kharadi. Also on stage were inspiring […]
ZWAS Organises Delightful Day For Community Members
ZWAS or the dynamic ‘Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly of Surat’ brought together community members to commemorate the holy Muktad and Gatha days, with worship, fun and joy, by organizing delightful community activities on 6th August, 2023, which marked the start of the Muktad. Over 86 participants took part in this full-day gala. The morning session had […]
ZWAS Holds Exciting Summer Camp
The community’s premiere children’s institution in Surat – ‘Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Of Surat; (ZWAS), organised the fun-filled ZWAS Summer Camp for about 57 excited children, from 5th – 7th May, 2023. The children, divided into three age-based groups, were taught to make name plates and pen stands by Daizy Patel and Keshmira Cama, while Mahazarin […]
ZWAS Rings In New Year With New President And Surat’s 6th Parsi Directory
ZWAS (Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Of Surat) has been keeping all our Surtis all charged up with its delightful sequence of events lined up. In August 2019, a Prayer Competition was organised at Pak Kadim Atashbehram, where the children exhibited their religious fervour with great devotion and dedication. The Prayer competition was judged by Er. Navroz […]
ZWAS Holds Fun Summer Camp 2019
On the morning of 27th April, 2019, Surat’s Parsi Gymkhana was aflutter with little Zarthostis who had flocked there to partake of the annual summer ‘ZWAS Kids Fun Camp’ held by the Zoroastrian Women’s Assembly Of Surat (ZWAS). Commencing auspiciously with a Humbandagi, the 50 merry campers were divided across three age groups (5-7; 8-10; […]