NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies – Announcement of a Course, a Lecture, a Panel Discussion, and Weekly Communal Prayers
NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies is pleased to announce the following sessions:
Course: ‘Introduction to Zoroastrianism’

Saturdays @ 11:00 am Eastern time (USA & Canada) – September 12, 2026 to October 10, 2026
Instructors: Ervad Tehemton Mirza, Ervad Porus Pavri, Ervad Mehbad Dastur, and Ervad Zerkxis Bhandara
This course will provide the student with a brief introduction to Zoroastrianism, its doctrines, rituals, practices, and history, giving the student a window into Zoroastrianism and its influence on other succeeding faiths.
– Registration is required. For registration, please click here: https://www.namcmobeds.org/namc-izs-course-registration-page/
You may also complete the registration form using the QR code or by clicking the link provided.
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Lecture: ‘Leadership through Service: Principles from the Gathas’ – Sunday, September 13, 2026 – 11 AM Eastern

Presenter: Dr. Karishma Koka
Discover the timeless principles of leadership in the Gathas. This lecture explores how wisdom, integrity, justice, and service form the foundation of effective and ethical leadership.
Please click the Zoom link at the appropriate time.
Registration is not required to join.
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Panel Discussion: ‘Philanthropy and Moral Capital Donations as a Spiritual Responsibility’
– Sunday, September 27, 2026 – 11 AM Eastern

Moderator: Dr. Karishma Koka
Panelists: Ervad Dr. Arda Minocherhomjee, Mr. Arzan Sam Wadia, and Mr. Noshir Dadrawala
The panel will examine philanthropy as an ethical and spiritual obligation, with particular emphasis on the concept of moral capital.
Please click the Zoom link at the appropriate time. Registration is not required to join.
Weekly Online Communal Prayer:
Every Sunday @ 2:30 pm Eastern time (USA & Canada), 11:30 am Pacific time.
We are inviting you to join our Weekly Online Communal Prayers, led by Ervad Zarrir Bhandara and other learned Mobeds via Zoom.
Please click the Zoom link at the appropriate time.
Registration is not required to join the prayers.
All are requested to share this information with their member communities.
