At a glittering 30th Anniversary Gala in Houston, FEZANA bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to Ervad Dr. Jehan Bagli. The Gala was hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Houston at its center, along with their Congress Legacy 10th Anniversary awards function. All the seven past presidents were present along with the current President Homi D.… Continue reading In Houston FEZANA Bestows Lifetime Achievement Award to Ervad Dr. Jehan Bagli
Category: Diaspora
In New York: A new year for Zoroastrians, a new challenge
Members of the Dar-e-Mehr Zoroastrian Temple in Pomona get ready for their new year celebration as they worry about the Trump travel ban Report by Peter Carr/The Journal News New City’s Marzie Jafari looks forward to an annual family ritual tied to her Zoroastrian faith: Every vernal equinox, she calls her family in Iran to… Continue reading In New York: A new year for Zoroastrians, a new challenge
Global Working Group 2016 Meeting in Hong Kong: Press Release
The Global Working Group brings together representatives of Federations in the diaspora. The GWG met in Hongkong on 15 and 16 December. As per tradition, the meeting was presided by the host Federation Chair which this year was Mr Neville Shroff of Hongkong. The meeting coincided with the AGM of the WZCC which was also… Continue reading Global Working Group 2016 Meeting in Hong Kong: Press Release
The Parsis fighting to stop their culture dying out, and why it appears doomed
The birth and death notices in Parsiana tell a stark story. The June edition of the Mumbai-based magazine for Parsis lists two births and 46 deaths in the city. Perhaps June was not a typical month, but India’s most illustrious minority are aware of the numbers – for every Parsi born, four die – and… Continue reading The Parsis fighting to stop their culture dying out, and why it appears doomed
FEZANA’s Statement on the US Presidential Elections 2016
On Tuesday, November 8th, Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States of America. The reverberations both within the United States, Canada and globally have led to everything from demonstrations to a sense of urgency among many nations to understand how Mr. Trump’s administration will affect them. FEZANA, which represents the collective… Continue reading FEZANA’s Statement on the US Presidential Elections 2016
FEZANA AT 30: Year Long Celebrations Kick Off
The apex body of Zoroastrians in North America, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America kicks off its 30th Anniversary Celebrations this weekend with a Gala function at its birthplace in Chicago, USA. Over 150 Zarathushtis will gather for an evening of merriment, celebration and a sit-down Lagan Nu Bhonu…a traditional Parsi Wedding Feast.… Continue reading FEZANA AT 30: Year Long Celebrations Kick Off
The Parsi Connection to the US Diwali Stamp
Due to the request of the author quoted in an earlier version of the article, we have removed the author’s note. Here is an interesting Parsi connection to the very first Diwali Stamp issued by the United States Postal Service. The most-awaited Diwali Postal Stamp in recognition of Diwali festival for the Indian community in… Continue reading The Parsi Connection to the US Diwali Stamp
