Behrooz Khalili After centuries Avesta was once again voiced in the Shahr Rey Agiyari. On a Friday afternoon (27th Feb 2009) we started our trip towards Shar Rey(A city near Tehran) along with Mobed Hangami and some friends in our small Renault car. To our surprise the streets were crowded regarding the fact that Friday being a holiday the streets should
Read more1) Zarathust / Zarathost / Zoroaster Prophet Spitaman or Spetman Zarathust who preached, the first ever monotheist religion, was born in Iran, in the city of Rae, which was on the banks of river Durji, flowing from the mountain Jabar. His Mother Dogdo or Dugdowa. was also from Rae, but father Poursasp was from the western region of media province
Read moreA very interesting and long article by Geve Narielwala – read when you have plenty of time
Read moreIRAN The Land of Persians. Damavand Peak Oh Iran, oh bejeweled land Oh, your soil is the wellspring of the arts Far from you may the thoughts of evil May you remain lasting and eternal
Read more2500 Years of Iranian Monarchy Celebrations in Persepolis 1971 What Led The Downfall of Mohammed Reza Shah’s Kingdom of Iran. We are awake 2,500-year celebrations revisited. By Cyrus Kadivar January 25, 2002 The sky was dark on that Christmas Day in Paris. As I walked down the quiet Avenue du President Wilson the leaves lay sodden in the streets and the
Read moreTree Planting Tradition in Iran To Commemorate Tree Planting Day, 15 Esfand(6th March) Since long ago in Iran planting trees and other vegetables has been of particular interest and importance. Just as you see the symbol of the tree of life or Sarv(Cypress) in the ancient images and ruins like the Hakhumaneshian main masonry in Persepolis. Because it is evergreen,
Read moreFor the occaion of Ashoo Zratuhstra’s Birth Day, visit the galeries: http://www.zarathushtra.com/z/life/ztempgallery.htm and http://www.zarathushtra.com/z/life/zpicgallery.htm
Read moreOn morning of Sepandarmazd day of Farvardin 3747z (25 March 2009), Zoroastrians of Elabad and other villages of Yazd walked from the local Dar-e Mehr (Fire Temple) to local Dakhmeh (tower of of silence). Accopmanying with two mobeds, they recited avesta and remembered their ancestors and other deceased members of the family. They returned to Dar-e Mehr where they had
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