In the name of the Just and Benevolent The Role Parsis of India Played for the Survival and Endurance of the Zartoshtis of Iran Research and Compilation by Farid Shulizadeh More than a thousand years have passed since the first group of Zartoshti refugees stepped on the shores of Sanjan. In the course of history… Continue reading The Role Parsis of India Played for the Survival and Endurance of the Zartoshtis of Iran
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Parsiana: A Video on Parsi Customs and Life.
The Parsis are probably as old as the Mughals in India. But the poor importance they received doesnt really spell popularity! This documentary is not only a tribute to the Zoroastrians but an attempt at making the deserving culture more known, more celebrated in India. Lets know Parsis not just for their great food but… Continue reading Parsiana: A Video on Parsi Customs and Life.
Only 87 girls born in the Parsi community in 2011
The number of girls born in the Parsi community in Mumbai dipped from 104 in 2010 to 87 in 2011, according to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The average annual births within the Parsi community over the last five years was 113 boys and 101 girls. “The figures reflect a strong preference… Continue reading Only 87 girls born in the Parsi community in 2011
Zarathushti Presence in Zanzibar
A great post and some photographs of the Zoroastrians in Zanzibar by Farah Bala If you are familiar with the Zoroastrian community, you probably know that it is one whose numbers are dwindling very rapidly with an approximate world population of 300,000, including both the Iranian and Parsi Zoroastrians. When 2 Zoroastrians meet for the… Continue reading Zarathushti Presence in Zanzibar
Ghambar: Parsi-style Thanksgiving
Come summer and the Zoroastrian community is buzzing with excitement, in anticipation of ghambar, a Parsi thanksgiving feast. Everyone is eager to know which residential compound is going to host the first event and whose arrangements are going to be better than the others. Posted by Dilaira Mondegarian | Tribune Pakistan For most of you… Continue reading Ghambar: Parsi-style Thanksgiving
Dotivala Bakers and Confectioners of Nanpura Surat
Surat is well-known as the city of silks, satins, brocades and diamonds, but together with textiles and jewellery, few leave the city without buying a box of nankathai, khari and butter biscuits. These confections are the legacy of the Parsee baker families who learnt the art of baking when the port city of Surat was… Continue reading Dotivala Bakers and Confectioners of Nanpura Surat
Cyrus Mistry: Chronicles of a Corpse Bearer
I’m a sucker for books about Parsis. They’ve got some mad stories about them. Dysfunctional families, property disputes, affairs with first cousins, renting out apartments to suspicious tenants, unhappy marriages, colonial bungalows and what have you – murder, betrayal, divorce, illicit affairs – all ingredients for very gripping plots. By Arcopol Chaudhuri Being a close-knit… Continue reading Cyrus Mistry: Chronicles of a Corpse Bearer
A Tribute to Arbab Mehraban Zartoshty
A MAN WITH THE HEART OF GOLD “ZARTOSHTY” thy name is “CHARITY” At the age of 95 Entered Eternal Life on July 6, 2012 We at NAMC are keenly conscious of the legacy of immense philanthropy that Arbab Mehraban Zartoshty has left for our North American and Global Zarathushti community. His work embodied Love and… Continue reading A Tribute to Arbab Mehraban Zartoshty
XVI NAZC 2012 Launches iOS and Android App
In a first for a Zarathushti event anywhere in the world, ZAGNY and the hosts of the XVI NAZC 2012 are happy to announce the launch of their App. This app is free and is available for immediate download for both Apple iOS and Google Android platforms. To download for Apple iOS: Download Android: Download
