In Iran, the idea of “spring cleaning” isn’t just a seasonal excuse to gut your closet; it’s the basis of a national holiday dating back millennia. Every year, millions of Iranians celebrate Persian New Year, or Nowruz (prounced “no-rooz“). In Iran, the new year begins with the advent of spring, and most everyone in the… Continue reading Persian New Year, or Nowruz, explained for non-Persians
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An Iranian Holiday That’s Perfect for Americans
As a little girl in Iran, I loved Nowruz, the first day of spring, known as the Persian New Year. It was the only time when grown-ups seemed joyful and full of hope. Even my most morose relatives somehow came to life, revealing a sunnier side of themselves kept dormant during the rest of the… Continue reading An Iranian Holiday That’s Perfect for Americans
What to cook for Nowruz, the Persian and Zoroastrian New Year celebration
On Sunday, 71-year-old Shamsi Katebi will be in her West Los Angeles kitchen, bossing around one of the best chefs in the city. She’s the mother-in-law of Tony Esnault, chef-owner of the downtown restaurants Spring and Church and State. Her daughter is Esnault’s wife and business partner, Yassmin Sarmadi. Katebi is also the matriarch of… Continue reading What to cook for Nowruz, the Persian and Zoroastrian New Year celebration
The Verdant Food of Iran Entices at Persian New Year
Pardis Stitt still remembers the grocery shopping trips of her childhood in Birmingham, Ala.: loading into the family car, a silver Oldsmobile station wagon with a maroon interior and an eight-track player, and wandering the store aisles as her mother tracked down the ingredients for dishes like kuku sabzi, the Persian frittata densely packed with… Continue reading The Verdant Food of Iran Entices at Persian New Year
Nowruz: Persian New Year’s Table Celebrates Spring Deliciously
The first day of spring is cause for a celebration, especially after the winter many of us have been having. But it’s hard to top the 13-day festivities of the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Nowruz, or “new day” in Persian, is an ancient festival that marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the rebirth of… Continue reading Nowruz: Persian New Year’s Table Celebrates Spring Deliciously
On Jamshedi Navroze Have Yourself a Great Parsi Meal
On the eve of Navroze, Meher Mirza cherry picks her way through a bunch of caterers who specialise in Parsi food Article in The Hindu Jamshed Navroz, a holy day for Zoroastrians will be observed on March 21. It’s the perfect time to throw a party to celebrate for your Parsi friends. And although there’s… Continue reading On Jamshedi Navroze Have Yourself a Great Parsi Meal
Zerbanoo Gifford: Parsi Philanthropist To Bring Her Message Of Love To Toronto
Toronto: ’An Uncensored Life’ published by HarperCollins and authored by veteran journalist Farida Master is a compelling biography of Zerbanoo Gifford, a human rights campaigner, philanthropist, women’s champion, author and founder of the ground-breaking international ASHA Centre in Gloucestershire, England. Zerbanoo and Farida will make a pit stop in Toronto sometime in May as a… Continue reading Zerbanoo Gifford: Parsi Philanthropist To Bring Her Message Of Love To Toronto
Ghau nu Dhoodh: A Protein Rich Breakfast
Bored with Your Breakfast? Try Protein Rich ‘Ghau nu Dhoodh’ Article by Sanaya Patell | Bindi and Beard Cool nutmeg infused gelatinous diamonds covered with droplets of condensation. This is the evocative image conjured when hearing the words ghau nu dhoodh, in my mind. Traditionally served up as breakfast, it is an essential ingredient… Continue reading Ghau nu Dhoodh: A Protein Rich Breakfast
SOAS scholar to digitise interviews documenting lives of Zoroastrians since 1979
Malcolm Deboo, President of ZTFE informs us… You will delighted to learn that SOAS has received an award from ‘The Patron’s Fund’ for the digitisation of recordings of the Zoroastrians of Iran undertaken by Dr Sarah Stewart and Mandana Moavenat. Her Majesty The Queen acts is the patron of SOAS. 13 March 2017 SOAS University… Continue reading SOAS scholar to digitise interviews documenting lives of Zoroastrians since 1979
