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Zerbanoo Gifford wins The 2026 Emmeline Pankhurst Woman of Achievement

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The 2026 Emmeline Pankhurst Woman of Achievement sponsored by @pertempsnetworkgroup, is… 🥁 💛 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗼 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 💛 A renowned human rights campaigner, author and founder of The ASHA Centre, Zerbanoo has dedicated her life to empowering young people, championing sustainable development, and promoting peace and reconciliation across the world. It was our privilege to recognise Zerbanoo’s extraordinary contribution and unwavering commitment.

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New Athornan initiation in North America

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New Athornan initiation in North America on Saturday 17 October 2026 in Houston Texas   The North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) is delighted to announce that, for the first time in North America, a Zoroastrian priest will be initiated as an Athravan on October 17th, 2026, at Bhandara Atashkadeh in Houston.  Mobedyar Hormuzdiar Katki of ZAMWI will receive this historic initiation.   We would be honored to have

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Ancient Zoroastrian Burial Inscription Discovered in Iran Reveals Funeral Traditions

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A Zoroastrian Tower of Silence in Yazd, Iran. Credit: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Zoroastrian burial inscription near the historic city of Estakhr in southern Iran. The inscription dates to the late Sasanian period and appears to be linked to Zoroastrian funeral traditions. Researchers found the inscription inside a carved frame

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Fireside Chat VII: Truth Seeking As A Way of Life

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The Religion Education Committee of FEZANA   Fireside Chats Episode VII Our youth take the mic in conversation with Dr. Soroosh Sorooshian and Dr. Noshir Contractor Truth-Seeking As A Way of Life Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10am PST, 12noon CST, 1pm EST About the Speakers Dr. Soroosh Sorooshian Soroosh Sorooshian is a Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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WZCC NEWSLETTER – VOL. 5 ISSUE 3

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“The Zarathushti legacy is one of precision, industry, and a profound commitment to Asha—the fundamental order and truth that governs our world” Read how Asha has been the driving force of four superstars- serving public life in areas ranging from UN human rights to agriculture, upcycling and education. Is there Asha in world financial markets? The Sage of St John’s

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Mental Health Endowment Fund Established by FEZANA

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Turning Awareness into Lasting Action Dear Community Members, As we approach World Mental Health Day on October 10, FEZANA is asking our community to come together around an issue that touches almost every family and every generation: mental health and emotional well-being. For too long, mental health has remained a subject we hesitate to discuss openly. As a community that

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20260927-Philantrophy a Moral Responsilibity

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Featuring : Arzan Wadia Noshir Dadrawalla Ardaviraf Minocherhomjee Moderator : Karishma Koka  

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Boman Irani wins Iconic Gold

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The Mehta Boys: Boman Irani Wins Best Actor and Directorial Award At Film Festival The 16th OTT Cinema Awards celebrated a massive milestone by honoring two incredible talents from the Parsi community Boman Irani and Rumi Baria Acclaimed actor Boman Irani made a huge splash with his directorial debut film The Mehta Boys He took home the Debut People’s Choice

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The Flavors of Faith Food & Community

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  Register for In-Person Attendance on ZAH.org REGISTER NOW We Welcome Chef Jehangir Mehta Chef Zal Taleyarkhan Dr. Mariano Errichiello, SOAS The Flavors of Faith, Food & Community SCHEDULE Friday, October 9th, 2026, Evening Gala Dinner @ 6:30 PM at Zoroastrian Association of Houston In-person meet-and-greet with speaker Chef Jehangir Mehta, and visiting scholar from SOAS London, Dr. Mariano Errichiello,

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