A recent arm-wrestling competition at the Parsee Gymkhana provided a window into a storied past involving physical culture and strongmen With one shaky hand steadying the other, Peshoton Patrawala removed an envelope of fading photographs from under his shirt. “I was Mr Best Developed in 1956, then Mr Bombay in 1965,“ the 84-year-old said, as… Continue reading Arm Wrestling “Panja” and Parsis: A nod to a great legacy
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Jimmy Engineer Conferred The Peace Ambassador Medal In Beijing
Renowned Pakistani artist and social worker Jimmy Engineer was awarded “The Peace Ambassador’s Medal” in Beijing. According to a message received here Wednesday, “The Peace Ambassador’s Medal” was bestowed upon Jimmy Engineer by Mr. Li Ruo Hong, the Chairman China World Peace Foundation in a simple but impressive ceremony. The ceremony was held at the… Continue reading Jimmy Engineer Conferred The Peace Ambassador Medal In Beijing
Los Angeles Welcomes A New Atash Kadeh
A new Atash Kadeh is born in the world ! Los Angeles welcomes its second Dar-E-Mehr as the Zoroastrian Association of California inaugurated a brand new ground-up Atash Kadeh at their center in Orange, California. The opening ceremony for the Atash Kadeh began on Sunday, November 13 at 9:00 am. The first Boi was offered… Continue reading Los Angeles Welcomes A New Atash Kadeh
Toronto’s Fred Mirza Volunteers On 74th birthday making Santa Claus Fund boxes
“What better way to pass time?” Mirza has been holding down the mystery warehouse where Santa Fund boxes are packed and organized since September. He says the operation becomes “more high tech” with each passing year. by Laura BeestonStaff Reporter, thestar.com “The brains behind these operations have thought of everything now,” he tells me, “The… Continue reading Toronto’s Fred Mirza Volunteers On 74th birthday making Santa Claus Fund boxes
FEZANA’s Statement on the US Presidential Elections 2016
On Tuesday, November 8th, Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States of America. The reverberations both within the United States, Canada and globally have led to everything from demonstrations to a sense of urgency among many nations to understand how Mr. Trump’s administration will affect them. FEZANA, which represents the collective… Continue reading FEZANA’s Statement on the US Presidential Elections 2016
Dubai Pravasi Yatra 2016: A Resounding Success
The Dubai Pravasi Yatra, one of the most awaited events of the year 2016, turned out to be a grand success with participation ranging from 70 international delegates to 600 local residents at various programs held from 7th to 11th October, 2016. The event was held under the auspices of WZCC, an organization that values… Continue reading Dubai Pravasi Yatra 2016: A Resounding Success
FEZANA AT 30: Year Long Celebrations Kick Off
The apex body of Zoroastrians in North America, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America kicks off its 30th Anniversary Celebrations this weekend with a Gala function at its birthplace in Chicago, USA. Over 150 Zarathushtis will gather for an evening of merriment, celebration and a sit-down Lagan Nu Bhonu…a traditional Parsi Wedding Feast.… Continue reading FEZANA AT 30: Year Long Celebrations Kick Off
Parsi and Jewish culture collide at Challahwalla
clatl.com | Nov 3rd 2016 “Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. A Parsi and a Jew walk into a restaurant…” So begins the official introduction for the first ever Challahwallah, a six-course, family-style Parsi Jewish dinner scheduled for Thursday, November 10 at Chai Pani Decatur. Article by Hilary Cadigan | Creative Loafing Atlanta… Continue reading Parsi and Jewish culture collide at Challahwalla
Debate on Navjote ceremony in Delhi
Even as the debate of rights of children from Parsi mother to non-Parsi father and Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is being debated in the community, a case of a Navjote ceremony on a boy born to Parsi mother from a non-Parsi father has come up and some members of the community are opposing it. Such… Continue reading Debate on Navjote ceremony in Delhi
