The 29th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America was held over Friday 29th April to Sunday May 01, 2016. The AGM was hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Michigan and held at the Holiday Inn Farmington Hills in Novi, Michigan. Nearly 100 delegates representing the various FEZANA Member Associations,… Continue reading Press Release: FEZANA 29th Annual General Meeting in Detroit Michigan
News and Updates
White House Honours Kayhan Irani as Champion of Change
Good friend of Parsi Khabar, and an amazingly talented artist, writer and theater personality Kayhan Irani goes to the White House !!! From AAM On Wednesday, the White House will recognize ten individuals from across the country as “White House Champions of Change for Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling.” May is Asian… Continue reading White House Honours Kayhan Irani as Champion of Change
Zarathushti Kids from Michigan Perform an English version of Chaiye Hame Zarthoshti
At the 29th Annual General Meeting of FEZANA, the hosts Zoroastrian Association of Michigan hosted a Gala Event. The performance by the kids of ZAOM was part of the entertainment segment.A completely new English version of Chaiye Hame Zarthoshti, the classic Zoroastrian song. If you would like to know more about the origins of the… Continue reading Zarathushti Kids from Michigan Perform an English version of Chaiye Hame Zarthoshti
Pakistan Parsi community’s migration alarming
KARACHI: As you enter the Parsi Colony from MA Jinnah Road you experience a strange feeling. You are truly taken away by the architecture of beautiful bungalows and houses. But then you are taken aback to find that their owners have long gone and now no one lives in these houses. Once a vibrant community,… Continue reading Pakistan Parsi community’s migration alarming
Upcoming Events at the Everlasting Flame Program in New Delhi
Dr. Shernaz Cama the head of the PARZOR Foundation informs us…. “As we enter this Phase of the Everlasting Flame Programme we look forward to having you with us . Please see the attachments below and plan on being with us , either to learn more about the history of the founding of New Delhi… Continue reading Upcoming Events at the Everlasting Flame Program in New Delhi
Recalling history
When people talk about the Parsi community, it is inevitable that the conversations turn to Fire Temples and the Parsi form of worship, which is unusual and unique to the community. There is a mystique around this place of worship, as non-Zoroastrians are prohibited from entering Fire Temples. Shilpa Raina | Deccan Herald It was… Continue reading Recalling history
North American Zarathushti Leaders Gather in Detroit Michigan for FEZANA AGM 2016
Over 100+ Zoroastrians from all over the United States and Canada will gather this weekend for the Annual General Meeting of FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America. This is the first time that Michigan hosts this annual event. Zoroastrian Association of Michigan plays host to three days of meetings, Gala and other… Continue reading North American Zarathushti Leaders Gather in Detroit Michigan for FEZANA AGM 2016
Is Anahita Dhondy rewriting the future of the cookbook?
A 25-year-old chef’s book may change the way recipes are served up to readers in India “When I entered I got the aroma of jasmine flowers. So I told my mum, we’ll dry a batch of jasmine and put it in a bottle to use in gin cocktails the next time we have a party.”… Continue reading Is Anahita Dhondy rewriting the future of the cookbook?
How a new prayer hall is changing funeral patterns in Mumbai’s Parsi community
After more than a decade of controversy, a growing number of Mumbai’s Parsi Zoroastrians are now choosing to cremate their deceased loved ones instead of consigning them to the traditional Towers of Silence to be consumed by vultures. Article by Aarefa Johari, scroll.in Before 2015, barely 6% of the city’s 45,000 Parsis opted for cremation,… Continue reading How a new prayer hall is changing funeral patterns in Mumbai’s Parsi community
