Arman Ariane: Claremont clothier’s religion, Zoroastrianism, a good fit for Morgan Freeman

A men’s clothier in Claremont was interviewed by Morgan Freeman for his “The Story of God” miniseries, and somehow did not provide him with a coat of many colors. by David Allen, dailybulletin.com The owner of Xerxes for Gents is an adherent of the Zoroastrian religion and chairs the Council on Zoroastrian Studies at Claremont… Continue reading Arman Ariane: Claremont clothier’s religion, Zoroastrianism, a good fit for Morgan Freeman

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Zoroastrian Americans of New York Inaugurate their Newly Built Cultural Community Center

As the rising morning sun shone down to provide its soothing warmth, enlightening light and nurturing energy to the dedication of the newly built Arbab-Rustm Guiv Dar-e-Mehr Zoroastrian Temple (DMZT) in Pomona New York, the procession of the whitely attired Zoroastrian cloaked Magi, the Mobads, congregated from temples all over the world, entered the prayer… Continue reading Zoroastrian Americans of New York Inaugurate their Newly Built Cultural Community Center

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What It’s Like to Have to Date Someone of Your Religion to Save It From Extinction

Anna Irani, 29, greets a friend at a Nowruz event hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Washington at Kamran Dar-e Mehr on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Irani attended the event with her father.

When Parsi Zoroastrians, having fled Persian persecution, arrived on Indian soil sometime between the 8th and 10th centuries, the story goes, an Indian ruler sent a cup full of milk. The intention, clearly, was to convey that India was filled to the brim. The Zoroastrian king inserted either sugar—or in some tellings, a ring—and sent… Continue reading What It’s Like to Have to Date Someone of Your Religion to Save It From Extinction

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Zoroastrians Build New Religious And Cultural Center In New York

Zoroastrians, or Zarathushtis as they are traditionally called, are fighting stereotypes about the community’s decline, opening a new religious and cultural center in Pomona, N.Y. this March, and counting a steady rise in their numbers. The new Dar-e-Mehr building is inspired by ancient Persian and Zoroastrian architecture of the fire temples of India. Article by… Continue reading Zoroastrians Build New Religious And Cultural Center In New York

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FEZANA And The 60th Commission On The Status Of Women (CSW)

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. This was a historic step taken be UN Member States in accelerating the global struggle and strive towards gender equality and the empowerment of women around the world. March 14 to 24… Continue reading FEZANA And The 60th Commission On The Status Of Women (CSW)

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American Desis: In conversation with Freya Motafram

The Indian Subcontinent is dominated by three religions: Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. But just there are thousands of dialects, there are also many different religions. This week we bring to the show someone who grew up with Arjun on the mean streets or Palm Harbor, Florida: his close friend Freya Motafram. Freya is from one… Continue reading American Desis: In conversation with Freya Motafram

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