Recently the BAPS Mandir in Abu Dhabi UAE was inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This iconic temple has been built by Shapoorji Pallonji Group. We would like to share the story of the temple and its construction as a way to honor the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. The Shapoorji Pallonji Group, one of… Continue reading Shapoorji Pallonji and the Building of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Category: Diaspora
Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 7th Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
A Day of Celebration The 7th Salgreh of the Zoroastrian Association of California‘s (a FEZANA Member Association) Atash Kadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor and Parsi gusto on the 12th of November. The celebration started a day in advance with deep cleaning of the premises by volunteers Freny Bacha, Vira & Burjor Santoke, Dhun… Continue reading Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 7th Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
Toronto Zoroastrians Begin Construction at the OZCF Place of Worship
Construction Begins for OZCF Place of Worship. FEZANA Member Association Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation Breaks Ground and Begins Construction of its Place of Worship FEZANA is thrilled to share news of the groundbreaking ceremony and the commencement of construction for the new Place of Worship in Oakville, Ontario. This place of worship shall be the… Continue reading Toronto Zoroastrians Begin Construction at the OZCF Place of Worship
UK’s Channel 4 Idents Features Zoroastrian Mobeds Performing a Jashan
Our dear friend Ervad Jimmy Madon can be seen in the new series of five idents put out by UK’s Channel 4. He is joined by another young Mobed Ervad Yazad Unwalla in performing a Jashan Channel 4 today unveils a new series of idents which authentically reflect life in modern Britain. Created by Channel… Continue reading UK’s Channel 4 Idents Features Zoroastrian Mobeds Performing a Jashan
Katayun Kapadia featured in Local Voices: Memories, Stories and Portraits
Our dearest friend, mentor and past FEZANA President Katayun Kapadia is featured in“Local Voices: Memories, Stories, and Portraits,”one of two new exhibitions on view at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey through January 7 Exhibition Website “KATAYUN K. KAPADIA”: This photo on fabric banner by Erica Lee is featured in“Local Voices: Memories, Stories,… Continue reading Katayun Kapadia featured in Local Voices: Memories, Stories and Portraits
Shernaz Cama Speaks at the Zoroastrian Museum in Singapore
Our dear friend Dr. Shernaz Cama was recently in Singapore to speak to the Parsi Association there at the new Zoroastrian Museum that was inaugurated last year. PARZOR writes: The Parsi Zoroastrian Association of Southeast Asia invited Dr Shernaz Cama to their annual Jashan for a talk on Parzors work over the years. Mr Homiyar… Continue reading Shernaz Cama Speaks at the Zoroastrian Museum in Singapore
Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates 6th Anniversary of its Atash Kadeh
ZAC Celebrated the 6th Salgreh of their Atashkadeh with Blessings and Messages from 3 Vada Dasturs The 6th Salgreh of the Zoroastrian Association of California‘s Atash Kadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor and Parsi gusto on November 12th. The celebration started a week ago by deep cleaning the premises. On the day of… Continue reading Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates 6th Anniversary of its Atash Kadeh
Kainaz Amaria named Washington Post national visual enterprise editor
Announcement from National Editor Matea Gold, Deputy National Editor Philip Rucker and Senior Editor for Visual Enterprise Ann Gerhart: We are delighted to announce that Kainaz Amaria is joining The Washington Post as the visual enterprise editor for National, pioneering a new role aimed at expanding our visual journalism and conceiving of innovative storytelling approaches.… Continue reading Kainaz Amaria named Washington Post national visual enterprise editor
First Parsi and Zoroastrian museum opens in Singapore
Singaporeans now have a chance to learn more about the Parsi community, numbering about 350 here, with the opening of a museum on Monday (March 14). Based in Zoroastrian House in Desker Road in Rochor, it is a showcase of the Parsis’ history, traditions and Zoroastrianism, one of 10 recognised religions here. Article by Clement… Continue reading First Parsi and Zoroastrian museum opens in Singapore
