Category: Diaspora

7th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress to be held in 2019 in United States

The Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, in a recent website update informs: FEZANA wishes a Happy NewYear 2016 to all Zarathustis globally in North America and around the world. 35 young adults sponsored by FEZANA participated in the 6th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand December 28, 2015 to January… Continue reading 7th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress to be held in 2019 in United States

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Zarathushti Wedding Ceremony in Australia shows love must overcome fear

Cronulla couple Rutty Talati and Tristan Harley were married according to the rites of the Zoroastrian religion, one of the world’s rarest faiths.The multi-cultural aspects of the marriage included the wedding rite of a religion that was founded more than 3500 years ago and has gone from the world’s dominant faith to one of its… Continue reading Zarathushti Wedding Ceremony in Australia shows love must overcome fear

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Neville Shroff Talks About Parsi Contributions On Hong Kong TV

Neville Shroff, one of the trustees of The Incorporated Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hongkong, Canton and Macao was recently on Hong Kong’s prestigious TVB in a segment about Parsis and their presence in Hong Kong. The program explores the very long Parsi connection with Hong Kong. Besides Neville, you can also see Ervad Homyar Nasirabadwala,… Continue reading Neville Shroff Talks About Parsi Contributions On Hong Kong TV

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Saving the Zoroastrians: An Australian Perspective

Here is a clip from SBS Australia aired in May 2013 “Have you ever heard of Zoroastrianism? If not, that’s because there aren’t many Zoroastrians left. Jeannette Francis talks to a family facing the challenges of keeping their ancient religion alive and preventing their culture dying. ”

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Zarathushtis of Los Angeles Break Ground for their new Atash Kadeh

The Zarathushtis of Los Angeles have broken ground on their Atash Kadeh in Orange County. This is truly a momentous occasion and a continuation of the trend of Zoroastrianism spreading and finding permanency and a home in the diaspora, especially in North America. Our good friend Tehmi Damania, President of the Zoroastrian Association of California… Continue reading Zarathushtis of Los Angeles Break Ground for their new Atash Kadeh

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The Parsi community is shrinking but not in Singapore

Globally, the Parsi community is shrinking so fast from an ever- declining birth rate that India is now campaigning for Parsis to make childbearing a duty. One such campaign advertisement earlier this year went: “Be responsible. Don’t wear a condom tonight. Our numbers dwindle… Which is why, if you’re married, maybe you should think about… Continue reading The Parsi community is shrinking but not in Singapore

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