Category: Festivities

Today on Jamshedi Navroz, from all of us at Parsi Khabar, we wish you a happy Navroz. Zarathushtis and many others gather around the world to welcome Spring. New beginnings and renewal nurtured by nature has been a timeless cycle going back thousands of years. As we lay our haftseen tables and gather to celebrate… Continue reading Happy Jamshedi Navroz 2026

Mumbai’s Vachagandhy Agiary undergoes its first full restoration in decades, blending Achaemenid motifs with Parsi classic design Vachagandhy Agiary Marked its consecration anniversary on February 8, 2026 On the bustling corner of Pedder Road and Hughes Road, where the frantic pulse of Mumbai’s traffic meets the serene dignity of Khareghat Colony, stands a structure of… Continue reading Vachagandhy Agiary: A 168-yr-old agiary reclaims its glow

The Parsi community shares a deep-rooted relationship with Mumbai (then Bombay), where much of its history unfolded. Concentrated largely in older neighbourhoods such as Colaba, Parsis were among the city’s earliest builders and traders. “Several streets were named by Parsis, who were instrumental in shaping the city. There was a time when the community’s population… Continue reading A century in the capital: How Delhi’s Parsis mark 100 years of community, faith and philanthropy

If Delhi offered the community prospects for professional growth, the Parsis returned the favour in full spirit, across the fields of law, healthcare and architecture. It is well known that Parsis migrated to India some 1,300 years ago after being persecuted in their homeland, Persia, modern-day Iran. They came via the sea trade route and… Continue reading Delhi Parsi Anjuman, founded to serve as a cultural, spiritual hub for community, marks its centenary

Founded in 1925, the Anjuman has anchored the Capital’s Parsi community for a century. Events include a photo exhibition and cultural performances. The Delhi Parsi Anjuman (DPA) building at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg was illuminated on Saturday as the community gathered to mark the organisation’s centenary celebrations.  Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala along with Adil S.… Continue reading Delhi Parsi Anjuman marks 100 yrs with centenary celebrations

Today marks the start of the Shehenshai New Year, when Parsi Zarathushtis all over the world welcome the “Navu Varas.” Over the past 10 days of Muktad and Gatha, we brought you along on a journey of tradition, nostalgia, and the value of continued customs—traditions that transcend just prayers and become celebrations not only of… Continue reading Navroze Mubarak 2025: Happy New Year 1395 Y.Z.

This iconic Mumbai Parsi community culture club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food Established in 1934, a cultural club spearheaded by the Parsi community looks back upon the illustrious journey as it celebrates its 90th anniversary Article by Devashish Kamble | Mid Day Zubin Mehta embraces the Club founder-president Gool Shavaksha in… Continue reading Time and Talent Club is celebrating 90 years with traditional fashion and food