Category: India

The Parsi community, known for its entrepreneurial and philanthropic activities, has been a significant part of the history of Amritsar. The city, known for its open heart and the ability to seamlessly merge different cultures together, has its own special connection with the Parsi community. Article by Neha Saini | Tribune News Service One of… Continue reading Remembering the Parsi community of Amritsar

Dressed in regular ‘nighties’ with a dash of sacred ash on their forehead, Rathi and Dhan Kavina could easily pass off as Malayalis. But a look around their modest flat reveals a picture of Prophet Zarathustra on the wall, as well as a prayer note with the Faravahar (symbol of Zoroastrianism), pasted behind the front… Continue reading Meet the Kavinas, one of the only two Parsi families in Kerala

We are thrilled to share the news that our dear friend and mentor Aban Marker-Kabraji has been conferred the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz award. Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence), is a state-recognized honour awarded by the State of Pakistan. It is one of the highest decoration given to any civilian in Pakistan based on their achievements. The award will be conferred… Continue reading Aban Marker-Kabraji Conferred Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Award by Pakistan Goverment

Walking through any cemetery is bound to stir feelings. And perhaps even more so in this secluded graveyard in central Delhi that belongs to the rapidly dwindling Parsi community, descendants of a religiously persecuted people who sought refuge in India more than 1,000 years ago. Article by Mayank Austen Soofi | Hindustan Times Parsi cemetery,… Continue reading The Delhi Parsi Aramgah

The nation remembered its Mahatma – Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi – on his 148th birth anniversary on Monday. Gandhi had great respect for people of all communities and religions, including the Zarthushtis – Parsis. Interestingly, Gandhi took a lot of inspiration from various Parsi leaders and also learnt his initial lessons of nonviolence and humanity from… Continue reading The Mahatma’s Parsi connection

October 1st is Senior Citizen’s Day. 100 school children from the Sett RJJ High School in Navsari visited the WZO Trust Funds Senior Citizen’s Centre to meet our Senior Citizens. The students had interactive and meaningful conversations with many of our residents and then escorted them to their school in a procession. At the school… Continue reading Senior Citizen Day Celebrated at Navsari Center

Members accuse federation of selling valuable properties The plan to sell a piece of land in Dharwad, Karnataka, has become a matter of contention in the Parsi community. Article by Jyoti Shelar | The Hindu While the Federation of Parsi Zoroastrian Anjumans of India (FPZAI), an umbrella body of all Parsi anjumans in the country,… Continue reading Parsi community divided over sale of land in Dharwad