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WZO Newsletter 7
WZO Newsletter Issue 7 is now available to read at https://mailchi.mp/6a20ec81938d/wzo-newsletter-issue-7 with information about recent and upcoming events, as well as interesting articles and information for our members, friends and supporters.
Read MoreWZO Shahenshai Muktad 6th -15th August 2022
WZO will be holding our Online Live Muktaad Services this year, conducted by our resident priest Ervad Fali Madon with the assistance of other Mobeds and Mobedyars (priests) in the UK . We are happy to introuduce Mrs Nawaz Vatcha who resides in London this year for the Muktads. She has been training to become…
Read MoreThe Zoroastrian Holy Season
As we look forward to the celebration of Nowruz 2022 at the time of the Vernal Equinox on Sunday 20th March 2022 at 15:33:26 GMT, we hope that you enjoy reading this informative article, kindly contributed by fellow Zoroastrian and scholar Pablo Vazquez, about the festivals celebrated during what can be called the “Zoroastrian Holy…
Read MoreShab-e Yalda: The Zoroastrian Winter Solstice
We are delighted to be able to share two articles about the festival of Yalda which is celebrated by Zoroastrians on 21st December. The second article, contributed by Pablo Vazquez, discusses how celebration of the festival has evolved over time. We thank both contributors for these articles which we hope you will find informative and…
Read MoreYalda – The Winter Solstice
We are delighted to be able to share two articles about the festival of Yalda which is celebrated by Zoroastrians on 21st December. The first article, by WZO committee member Fariborz Rahnamoon, gives an overview of the festival and how it is celebrated. We thank both contributors for these articles which we hope you will…
Read MoreUnited 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 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…
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