2009 Global Youth Service Days / Days of Interfaith Youth Service
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Courtesy : Behram Pastakia
Category Archives: Calendar
Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast
ASIAN STUDIES ON THE PACIFIC COAST (ASPAC)
June 19-21, 2009
The 43rd Annual Conference of ASPAC will be hosted by Soka University of
America, Aliso Viejo, California from June 19-21, 2009
Address: Soka University of America, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
1 (888) 600-Soka-7652 (toll free)
For more details click on asian-studies-on-the-pacific-coast
Courtesy : Behram Pastakia
Grand Conference of Society of Scholars of Zoroastriansim at Mumbai
Grand Conference of Society of Scholars of Zoroastriansim at Mumbai Nov 6th to Nov 8th 2009
Following scholars will be presenting their papers at the Grand Conference in Mumbai
The subects covered will be from Avesta -Old & New, Pahlavi, Persian Rivayest and Parsi, Irani Zoroastrains History, Traditions
Prof Helmut Humbach
Prof Willaim Malandra
Prof Jamsheed Choksy
Prof Almut Hinze
Dr Pallan Ichaporia
Dasturji Firoze Kotwal
Dasturji JamaspAsa
Dasturji Pesotan Mirza of Udwada
Khojeste Mistree
Ervard Pervaz Bajan
Ervard Rohinton Pir
Ervard Ramyar Karanjia
Dr. Homi Dhalla
BPP is also cosponsoring this Grand Conference. It is expected that over 500 people will attend
The Venue is Banaji Atash Behram Hall
The Conference is free to attend
Courtesy : Pallan Ichaporia / Cyrus Bulsara
Summer Events – Zoroastrians in Canada
Hi…Everyone,
The following are the list of events we have prepared for you to enjoy the summer. Please call early & book your seats to avoid disappointment.
All our events gets SOLD OUT.
Kindly block these dates on your calendars, and please remember to forward this email to all your friends and relatives.
Remember to click on each link to read the full description of events:
April 10, 2009 – Niagara Falls –All buses SOLD OUT – Next bus on May 18, 2009
April 25, 2009 – Sports Night
May 09, 2009 – Mother’s Day Special – Bollywood Extravaganza – Limited Seating
May 16, 2009 – Sports Night
May 18, 2009 – Niagara Falls
May 23, 2009 – Table Tennis Tournament
June 20, 2009 – Sports Night
July 18, 2009 – Center Island Picnic – Meet the youths from all over North America
July 27 – Aug 09, 2009 – Grand Tour of Europe
October 10, 2009 – Agawa Canyon Fall Colors Tour – Sault. Ste. Marie
Regards….kerman
Courtesy : Behram Pastakia
Celebrate Earth Week – Essay Contest
“Hearing Each Other, Healing the Earth.”
The InterFaith Conference’s
Fifth Snowdon Lecture
With
Dr. Richard Cizik
Help Us Celebrate Earth Week!
Dr. Richard Cizik is a well known Evangelical Christian leader and has been named as one of the New York Times “One Hundred Most Influential Thinkers and Scientists”. Few have done as much as Dr. Cizik to re-shape the thinking of 43-million evangelicals around earth care.
Dr. Cizik’s lecture will surely help create new dialogues to build bridges among people of diverse faiths and spiritualities, as well as people of no faith, by focusing on that upon which we all depend-the distressed earth. Through this event Richard Cizik hopes to encourage all people into mindful reflection, and then to move from reflection into urgent action on behalf of the environment.
The IFC is delighted to announce an essay contest for this year’s Snowdon Lecture, offered in conjunction with the Washington Post. A $500 scholarship will be given to the best 3 to 5 page critical essay written by a student at the high school, undergrad and graduate levels. Students who wish to participate in the contest must attend the lecture and pick up an essay entrance form at the event. The last day to turn in a 3 to 5 page critical essay is May 22, 2009, and the scholarships winners will be announced in June. Submissions should be mailed to The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, The Gate House 100 Allison St. NW, Washington, DC 20011.
When:
Sunday April 19th, 2009
4:30 pm- 6:00 pm
Where:
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington DC 20016
At New Mexico Avenue- across Nebraska Ave from American University.
The nearest Metro stop is Tenleytown/AU. Get on AU shuttle and exit at third stop. Ample free parking at church and across New Mexico Ave. at AU lot.
Tickets:
Tickets are $10
Student tickets are FREE
Purchase advance tickets online at www.ifcmw.org
OR email janellef@ifcmw.org
OR send a ticket request to IFC’s office
The Gate House 100 Allison St
NW, Washington, DC 20011
Tickets will also be available at the door
Courtesy : Behram Pastakia
Mumbai, SSZ Conference, More Info
Further information of the Grand SSZ Conference of International Scholars of Avesta-Old and New, Pahlavi, Traditions and Rituals
Dates Nov 7th to 9th Nov 2009
Following scholars wil be presenting their latest research papers
Prof Helmut Humbach
Prof Wiliiam Malandra
Prof Jamsheed Choksey
Dasturji Kotwal
Dasturji JamaspAsha
Dasturji Mirza – Udwada High Priest
Ervard Dr Pir
Ervard Parvez Bajan
Khojeste Mistry
Ervard Dr Karanjia
Dr Pallan Ichaporia
AND MANY MORE
The connefernce is FREE to attend
NO FEES WILL BE CHARGED
A great opportunity to hear great scholars of our religion
There will be a round table of young Navars /Martabs
Dr Pallan Ichaporia
Rohinton Rivetna
Ervard Parvez Bajan
Learning Zoroastrianism the Fun Way
Dear Friends,
Last year in April, you attended our annual workshop at Alexandra School, on “Learning Zoroastrianism the Fun Way”. We hope that you enjoyed the experience and are keen to participate once again.
This year our workshop is on Sunday, 26th April 2009. [Please see attachment for details]. alexandra-school-workshop_2009
We will be doing the Adar Ruz nu parab for you to experience and we will perform on stage parts of the Navjote ceremony to explain to you the importance of the Sudreh Kusti. There will also be a treasure hunt for the juniors and a another treasure hunt for seniors based on clues and riddles. So join us for a Fun Day at Alexandra School.
We hope that you will join in with the fun and games and that you will make lots of new friends and have a wonderful time.
It’s the Time to be Happy so Hurry up & Register with us!!
Firoza Punthakey Mistree
Structured Course in Zoroastrian prayers for healing
This is a structured course in Zoroastrian Prayers which is very good in case anyone is interested (details mentioned in the attachment). a-structured-course-in-zoroastrian-prayers
Courtesy : Ketayun Bamji
Youth Development Program – 2009
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – 2009
Dear Fellow Zoroastrians,
Under the auspices, of the Bombay Parsi Punchayat (BPP), Parsi Resource Group (PRG) & WAPIZ have jointly designed a “YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – 2009”.
We are inaugurating the program by holding a workshop titled, “PARENT – CHILD RELATIONSHIP”:
DATE: Saturday March 28, 2009
VENUE: Dadar Madressa
TIMING: 3.30 to 7.00 p.m.
Parents of children studying in class 8th, 9th and 10th would benefit. However, as the program is for the youth of our community we would be delighted to welcome one and all.
Kindly note, that the REGISTRATION for the program is FREE, but as the seats are limited we will entertain people on FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
FOR REGISTRATIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
- Khushi 98706 26135
- Farinaz 98709 91025
- Daisy 98709 94407
Attached herewith please find a brochure for the program. Make it a point to be present with your friends, colleagues and associates.
Prof. Faredoon Kapadia
Trustee – Parsi Resource Group (PRG)
Roj (Roz) explanations
A simplified version of our calendar to use as a ready reckoner for kids and adults alike!!
Our Sacred Calendar
What is the difference between our calendar and the Gregorian calendar we use every day? We have 30 days for each of the twelve months of the year. Each day is named after some divine power or after some aspect of nature.
- What is the name of the first day of the month? Ohrmazd which is a later form of Ahura Mazda, Lord of Life & Wisdom, or Wise Lord of Wisdom. Both Mazda & Medha have the same root. Ahura Mazda is within us and outside us, in every particle of existence. Read more