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How to cover our heads as Zoroastrians

Some people have asked why we cover our heads as Zoroastrians. I was perturbed to hear a Parsi grandmother telling her grandkids that it was a symbolic act of submission and humility, thus appropriating our religion to Jewish and Hindu ideas. Our...

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Coronavirus: Neither ‘Divinity’s Wrath’ nor ‘Nature’s Vengeance’!

Coronavirus: Neither ‘Divinity’s Wrath’ nor ‘Nature’s Vengeance’!

Apr 5, 2020 | Religion

Our dear friend Noshir H. Dadrawala wrote this article that was first published in the Parsi-Times. The novel...

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Empowering Mobeds Conduct Second Offsite Workshop in Sanjan

Empowering Mobeds Conduct Second Offsite Workshop in Sanjan

Feb 20, 2020 | Religion

Last weekend the Empowering Mobeds hosted an offsite workshop at the WZO Sanatorium in Sanjan. Over two days, young...

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Thanksgiving Celebrations in the USA: Op-Ed by Ervad Soli Dastur

Thanksgiving Celebrations in the USA: Op-Ed by Ervad Soli Dastur

Nov 28, 2019 | Religion

Our dearest friend and mentor Ervad Soli Dastur writes on the occasion of Thanksgiving in the United states. Ervad...

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Zip-lining Zoroastrianism to the Communty and at SOAS – Not Just a Lesson in History

Zip-lining Zoroastrianism to the Communty and at SOAS – Not Just a Lesson in History

Nov 12, 2019 | Religion

It is difficult to Zip-line religious facts from 1500 BCE to the present times but this is exactly what Khojeste...

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Ervad Zarrir Bhandara’s Talk at the Ripon Club Mumbai

Ervad Zarrir Bhandara’s Talk at the Ripon Club Mumbai

Nov 5, 2019 | Religion

The following speech was delivered by Ervad Zarrir Bhandara at the Ripon Club Mumbai on Saturday November 2nd,...

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From A Mobed’s Heart To Mobeds’ Hearts: Ervad Zarrir Bhandara

From A Mobed’s Heart To Mobeds’ Hearts: Ervad Zarrir Bhandara

Oct 29, 2019 | Religion

A fantastic event is being planned by our dear friend and mentor Dr. Mickey Mehta on November 2, 2019. "From A Mobed's...

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Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates Ardibehest Amshaspand Parabh.

Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates Ardibehest Amshaspand Parabh.

Sep 26, 2019 | Prayers, Religion

On Wednesday September 18th, the members of Zoroastrian Association of California celebrated the Ardibehest Amshaspand...

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Global Working Group Renews Amelioration And Welfare Scheme of Senior Mobeds And Widows of Senior Mobeds

Global Working Group Renews Amelioration And Welfare Scheme of Senior Mobeds And Widows of Senior Mobeds

Sep 14, 2019 | Religion

Our dear friend and mentor Dinshaw K. Tamboly informs…Community members are aware that Global Working Group (GWG) –...

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2019 Muktad in Southern California

2019 Muktad in Southern California

Aug 26, 2019 | Ceremonies, Religion

Our dear friend Ervad Zarrir Bhandara has been the leading mobed in the Los Angeles area for nearly three decades. He...

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Ervad Verzan Karkaria Ordained as Navar in Mumbai

Ervad Verzan Karkaria Ordained as Navar in Mumbai

Jun 7, 2019 | Religion

9 -year old Er. Verzan Karkaria, son of proud parents Jennifer and Er.Cherag Sam Karkaria, was ordained Navar on 2nd...

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Empowering Mobeds Invites Mobeds To Open House Discussion

Empowering Mobeds Invites Mobeds To Open House Discussion

Apr 14, 2019 | Religion

Empowering Mobeds invites all Mobed sahebs and their wives to an Open-house discussion on a much needed topic that...

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Hosi Mehta Shares Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds!

Hosi Mehta Shares Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds!

Mar 7, 2019 | Religion

Our dear friend Hosi Mehta, Co-Chair of the FEZANA Welfare and Critical Assistance Committee, Chicago resident,...

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