The Sardar Sorabji Patel Agiary is a vision of calm in the stark concrete jungle that is Nana Peth. Ensconced by trees, a golden Faravahar — the feather-robed angel and the bestknown symbol of Zoroastrianism — stands guard on top of the agiary, which is Gujarati for house of fire. Since non-Parsis are not allowed… Continue reading Sardar Sorabji Patel Agiary: Keeping the flame alive
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Pourdavoud Center for ancient Iranian studies to launch spring quarter
UCLA established a new interdisciplinary center focused on the study of ancient Iran and its influences on contemporary Iran. The Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World is the first center in the Western Hemisphere focused on ancient Iranian languages, history and religions, according to a UCLA press release published Tuesday. The center… Continue reading Pourdavoud Center for ancient Iranian studies to launch spring quarter
Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak 2017
On behalf of the entire Parsi Khabar team we would like to wish you and your families, loved ones and friends a very Happy Jamshedi Navroze 2017. The above Haft Sheen table was laid out by Mehernaaz, ably assisted by Ava.
Persian New Year, or Nowruz, explained for non-Persians
In Iran, the idea of “spring cleaning” isn’t just a seasonal excuse to gut your closet; it’s the basis of a national holiday dating back millennia. Every year, millions of Iranians celebrate Persian New Year, or Nowruz (prounced “no-rooz“). In Iran, the new year begins with the advent of spring, and most everyone in the… Continue reading Persian New Year, or Nowruz, explained for non-Persians
An Iranian Holiday That’s Perfect for Americans
As a little girl in Iran, I loved Nowruz, the first day of spring, known as the Persian New Year. It was the only time when grown-ups seemed joyful and full of hope. Even my most morose relatives somehow came to life, revealing a sunnier side of themselves kept dormant during the rest of the… Continue reading An Iranian Holiday That’s Perfect for Americans
What to cook for Nowruz, the Persian and Zoroastrian New Year celebration
On Sunday, 71-year-old Shamsi Katebi will be in her West Los Angeles kitchen, bossing around one of the best chefs in the city. She’s the mother-in-law of Tony Esnault, chef-owner of the downtown restaurants Spring and Church and State. Her daughter is Esnault’s wife and business partner, Yassmin Sarmadi. Katebi is also the matriarch of… Continue reading What to cook for Nowruz, the Persian and Zoroastrian New Year celebration
The Verdant Food of Iran Entices at Persian New Year
Pardis Stitt still remembers the grocery shopping trips of her childhood in Birmingham, Ala.: loading into the family car, a silver Oldsmobile station wagon with a maroon interior and an eight-track player, and wandering the store aisles as her mother tracked down the ingredients for dishes like kuku sabzi, the Persian frittata densely packed with… Continue reading The Verdant Food of Iran Entices at Persian New Year
Nowruz: Persian New Year’s Table Celebrates Spring Deliciously
The first day of spring is cause for a celebration, especially after the winter many of us have been having. But it’s hard to top the 13-day festivities of the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Nowruz, or “new day” in Persian, is an ancient festival that marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the rebirth of… Continue reading Nowruz: Persian New Year’s Table Celebrates Spring Deliciously
On Jamshedi Navroze Have Yourself a Great Parsi Meal
On the eve of Navroze, Meher Mirza cherry picks her way through a bunch of caterers who specialise in Parsi food Article in The Hindu Jamshed Navroz, a holy day for Zoroastrians will be observed on March 21. It’s the perfect time to throw a party to celebrate for your Parsi friends. And although there’s… Continue reading On Jamshedi Navroze Have Yourself a Great Parsi Meal
