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Share your memories about Zoroastrian Bank
Celebrating a Century of Trust: Share Your Memories for Our 100th Anniversary Book! For nearly a century, our co-operative bank has been a cornerstone of this community, built on the principles of tradition, trust, collaboration, and shared prosperity. As we approach our momentous 100th anniversary, we are thrilled to announce the creation of a special commemorative coffee table book to
Read moreThe ZAC Youth of the Year Award
Three Stars Shine Bright: Zara, Kyra, and Daisy Named ZAC Youth of the Year The Zoroastrian Association of California proudly celebrated the exceptional contributions of its young members by jointly awarding the prestigious ZAC Youth of the Year Award to three remarkable young women: Zara Xerxes Commissariat, Kyra Ashish Pithawalla, and Daisy Mehernosh Pithawalla. For Zara and Daisy, their connection
Read moreThe Parsee Family that saved the TATAs
Did you know that one of India’s biggest business empires was once saved by a single loan? 💰 In the 1920s, Tata Sons was struggling financially. A wealthy landowner, financier, and strong promoter of education, Framroze Edulji Dinshaw, stepped in to help. He loaned them ₹1 crore—a staggering sum at the time. In today’s terms, that would be approximately ₹454
Read moreInside Mumbai’s revamped Parsi museum:
Hidden treasures, forgotten stories, and a Fire Temple replica Among the latest additions is a wall tracing the Zoroastrian migration from Iran to India. Recreated drawing room of a Parsi China merchant showcasing intricately carved furniture adorned with Chinese motifs. (Express Photo by Ganesh Shirsekar) “For the longest time, there has been curiosity among non-Parsis about the Zoroastrian fire
Read moreZoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month at ZAC
Zoroastrian Association of California (ZAC) was extremely honored to be issued the following Congressional Record/Resolutions passed by the U.S. Congress, through the offices of Hon. Congressman Lou Correa and his senior office field representative M/s Janet Brown, on the auspicious day of Nowruz 21st March 2025. Mr. Correa is the Congressional representative of the 46th District of California, where the ZAC center
Read moreThe Parsis of Switzerland celebrating Navroze in Zurich
They had a weekend function The children of Switzerland at Navroze function 23/3/25 from Dr Zubin Shroff
Read moreErvad Zarrir Bhandara felicitated
Ervad Zarrir Bhandara is felicitated by the US Congressman Secretary Ms. Janet Brown for saving thousands of lives
Read moreFREE – Hearing & Speech Screening Camp
Parsis Urge Govt To Name Junction Near Churchgate As ‘Bhikha Behram Chowk’ Ahead Of Tricentenary Celebrations
The well was built in CE 1725 by a businessman, Bhikaji Behram Pandey, as a source of drinking water for passersby and draught animals. It is a protected monument and listed as a grade II A structure in Mumbai’s heritage list. The well is in the final stages of restoration for the anniversary. Mumbai: As the city’s Parsi-Zoroastrians prepare to
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