Posts by Tushna Ghadially
United Farvardegan Prayers held 29th August 2021
2021 marks the 34th Anniversary of the “United Farvardegan Prayers”, initiated by the late Noshirwan F. Cowasjee, who steadfastly refused to accept the immorality of dividing families and friends in the act of worship for their dear departed ones. Noshirwan strongly believed in human rights, which encompass the right of worship without fear and intimidation. The Zoroastrian community owes…
Read MoreFarvardin – progress, learning and gratitude by Dr Karishma Koka
The following article has kindly been written for WZO by Dr Koka to help us understand the application of the concept of Farvandin. Progress, Learning and Gratitude The Fravardigan (the last 10 days of the year) and the first month of the year – Fravardin – highlight the importance of progress and our gratitude to…
Read MoreFarvardin by Kayomarsh Mehta
The article below explains the concept of Farvardin, the significance of our Fravashi and how it can help each one of us to lead a true Zoroastrian life. It has been written by WZO Board Member Kayomarsh P. Mehta (kayomehta@aol.com) at the Zarathushti Learning Center of North America in Burr Ridge, Illinois, USA. We extend our thanks to him for allowing…
Read MoreWZO Newsletter Issue 2
Please click the link below to read Issue 2 of the WZO Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/8944b370c9a2/wzo-newsletter-4954766
Read MoreWZO Priestly Services
WZO Priestly Services WZO is pleased to offer the priestly services shown below of their newly appointed, young resident priest, Ervad Fali Madon. All these services can be performed by Fali alone. However, if any additional priest(s) is/are desired then we will be happy to assist you in sourcing them. Their costs will be a…
Read MoreMedical financial assistance for Nushafreen Palsetia for treatment of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
WZO has received an appeal for financial assistance to help with the cost of medical treatment for Nushafreen Palsetia. Nushafreen has been undergoing treatment at Sheba Medical Center in Israel for treatment of her Cancer and was getting better but has unfortunately had a relapse. She now needs to go thru further treatment for her remission. We…
Read MoreAn Appeal for Donations to Support the Work of WZO
Dear Supporters and Well-Wishers, The last 18 months have been very difficult for all due to the effects of the Covid-19 Global Pandemic which has impacted the lives of us all in some way. During this period, the World Zoroastrian Organisation has continued to support and address the needs of our Zoroastrian community globally. Whilst the…
Read MoreThe Neo Zoroastrian Project Surveys (SOAS)
WZO has received a request for our members and supporters to assist in academic research being undertaken by Ruzbeh Hodiwala at SOAS, University of London. Ruzbeh writes, “I am a Ph.D. student at SOAS working with Professor Almut Hintze on an ethnographic study of ‘Zoroastrians-by-choice.’ I was born and raised in India and came to…
Read More6th Month (Chamsi) Prayers for our dear Past Chairman – Sammy Hormusji Bhiwandiwalla
6th Month (Chamsi) Prayers for our dear past chairman – Sammy Hormusji Bhiwandiwalla Friday June 25th, 2021 – 10.30am BST London Dear Members and Well-wishers, Following are the details to attend the Chamsi Prayers of our dear past chairman, Sammy Bhiwandiwalla which will be performed at the World Zoroastrian House, Feltham, London and live streamed online over Zoom. Friday June…
Read MoreWZO congratulates FEZANA on the establishment of a Professorship in North America
The World Zoroastrian Organisation congratulates Fezana on the establishment of a new Professorship at the University of Toronto which we hope will contribute to greater understanding of our Zoroastrian religion in the future. “FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, at its 34th Annual General Meeting announced it has reached its matching fundraising…
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