They’re back.
Every August, as Muktad arrives in the Shehenshahi calendar, Parsis around the world enter a sacred pause. For ten days, we honor the Fravashis—the souls of our dearly departed—with prayers, flowers, food, and reflection. But Muktad is not just about remembrance. It’s a reaffirmation of who we are, and how we carry the legacy of our ancestors into our daily lives.
In that spirit, we return with one of Parsi Khabar’s most beloved traditions: The Everyday Parsi. At this link you can read articles written by dozens of individuals since we started this series in 2013.
This annual series celebrates the beauty of the ordinary—the sacred woven into daily life. These are not stories of public figures or historic icons. They are quiet, powerful glimpses into the lives of Parsis around the world: the way we remember, the way we worship, the way we live. From lighting a diva in silence to sharing prayers over Zoom, The Everyday Parsi has become a mirror reflecting the heart of our global community.
This Muktad, we invite you to journey with us once again. Over ten days, we’ll bring you ten new stories—from Mumbai to Melbourne, Chicago to Houston and so many more places. Personal memories, small rituals, quiet strength. These stories remind us that our culture doesn’t just live in history books or fire temples—it lives in the laughter of a family jashan, the rhythm of a patra ni macchi recipe, the scent of sandalwood at dusk, the stillness of a single candle lit in memory.
So read along. Reflect. Celebrate. And maybe recognize a piece of your own story in the words of another. Because the Everyday Parsi isn’t just one person—it’s all of us.
And to get a primer on what Muktads mean listen to this amazing FEZANA Talk presented by our dear friend Khojeste Mistree in 2021 on the eve of the Muktads that year.