Our dear friends at XYZ Foundation are collaborating with FEZANA Member Associations to create the hugely popular XYZ Whacky Weekend for youth in North America. The first weekend is planned for those on the Eastern timezone in USA and Canada. There are only a few slots open, so if you have not yet registerd, now… Continue reading XYZ Whacky Weekend Comes to North East USA and Canada
Category: Diaspora
Haringey Lib Dems lead calls for First Indian MP to be commemorated in Muswell Hill
Haringey should honour Sir Dadabhai Naoroji MP, generally considered to be the first Indian and non-white person elected to the House of Commons, according to opposition Lib Dem councillors. Article in the London Post Naoroji was born in Gujarat and educated in Mumbai. In 1892, he was elected as Liberal MP for the Central Finsbury… Continue reading Haringey Lib Dems lead calls for First Indian MP to be commemorated in Muswell Hill
Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 3rd Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
The 3rd Salgreh of the Zoroastrian Association of California‘s Atash Kadeh was celebrated with great religious fervor on November 13, 2019 A maachi was offered at all five gehs. Two of which were Hama Anjuman Machis, of one kg each of pure Sandalwood, offered to the holy fire in Havan and Aiwishruthem gehs. Followed by… Continue reading Zoroastrian Association of California Celebrates the 3rd Salgreh of their Atashkadeh
Zoroastrianism: The rhapsody of an ancient faith
In the Oscar-winning film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a biopic of Freddie Mercury, his father berates him: “So now the family name is not good enough for you?” “I changed it legally,” Mercury responds. “No looking back.” Article by Rev. Alexander Santora | NJ.com Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara into a Parsi family that had roots in… Continue reading Zoroastrianism: The rhapsody of an ancient faith
From A Hong Kong businessman to philanthropist: Jehangir Hormusjee Ruttonjee.
Jehangir Hormusjee Ruttonjee faced business failures, political unrest and personal tragedy in Hong Kong, but his devotion to the city and its people never wavered By Rhea Mogul | South China Morning Post Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai serves millions of Hongkongers every year, with its 24-hour accident and emergency centre providing an important lifeline… Continue reading From A Hong Kong businessman to philanthropist: Jehangir Hormusjee Ruttonjee.
Behramji Merwanji Malabari: A Parsi in London
Historians have written not just pages, but books on his life; he is a wellknown figure in the Parsi historical hall of fame; it should be a polite yawn by now to read the writings of social reformer, author and poet Behramji Malabari. Article by Sanchia Desouza | Mumbai Mirror Born in Baroda in around… Continue reading Behramji Merwanji Malabari: A Parsi in London
Rustom Ghadiali: Zoroastrian priest a firm supporter of inter-faith harmony
Our dear friend, mentor and one of Singapore’s leading Parsi Rustom Ghadiali was featured in a Straits Times article earlier this month One of the most memorable questions Mr Rustom Ghadiali was asked as a Zoroastrian priest is: “Is Zorro a Zoroastrian?” The kindly 82-year-old replied: “No. Zorro is a comic book character. Zoroastrian is… Continue reading Rustom Ghadiali: Zoroastrian priest a firm supporter of inter-faith harmony
