This is a fantastic video that was aired all over the Middle East Television networks. President Barack Obama uses the new year to greet the people and the leaders of Iran.
Month: March 2009
Radio Free Europe Interviews Arzan Sam Wadia on Navroze
Parsi Khabar’s own editor Arzan Sam Wadia was recently interviewed by Radio Free Europe on the occasion of Navroze. The program was about how Navroze is celebrated worldwide and I spoke about how parsis celebrate it in India. Radio Free Europe is one of the largest radio stations in the world and broadcasts worldwide especially… Continue reading Radio Free Europe Interviews Arzan Sam Wadia on Navroze
From Azerbaijan To India, Spring Festival Norouz Begins
Iranians set off fireworks during the celebrations leading up to Norouz March 20, 2009 By Abbas Djavadi, Bruce Pannier Across much of the non-Arab Muslim world, people are celebrating Norouz, the festival that marks arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year. The pre-Islamic holiday with roots in the Zoroastrian religion of ancient… Continue reading From Azerbaijan To India, Spring Festival Norouz Begins
Happy Jamshedi Navroze 2009
Parsi Khabar and all its three editors wishes all our readers and subscribers a very happy and prosperous Jamshedi Navroze (Nooruz / Nowruz). We value your readership and your participation on our website and hope that you continue to do so in the year ahead. Thanks Mehernaaz, Shirrin and arZan
Irani or Parsi, what’s the difference?
By Meher Marfatia in DNA India Who hasn’t smiled at quaint “By Order” instructions written in coloured chalk at Irani restaurant entrances? But walk to your corner café today. The interior will likely wear a special festive feel. It’s March 21. Spring Equinox – Nauruz. Or Navroze, as Parsis call it. How they pronounce or… Continue reading Irani or Parsi, what’s the difference?
Zubin Antalia Wins Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver Contest
ubin Antalia from Mumbai has won the inaugural Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver contest, beating 32 other competitors from across the country. Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver 2009 is a nationwide search for India’s best young driving talent. This competition tested the competitors’ knowledge of traffic rules, awareness of road safety along with their real-world driving skill.… Continue reading Zubin Antalia Wins Maruti Suzuki-Autocar Young Driver Contest
The Typology of A Parsi Fire Temple
The following is compiled from various sources for The Informal Adult Classes on Zoroastrian Religion & History, by Keki B. Shroff, Toronto, Canada DADGAH, AGIARY & DAR-E-MEHR TERMS EXPLAINED There is seldom any confusion regarding the terms Atash Bahram and Atash Adaran because the distinction between the two grades of fire are self-evident in the… Continue reading The Typology of A Parsi Fire Temple
