You can read Issue 4 of the WZO Newsletter by following the link below. In this issue we talk to Cyrus Todiwala about his career and experience, introduce our new office bearers along with other interesting news and information. https://mailchi.mp/d31fff05ed8a/wzo-newsletter-issue-4

  Abanegan: The Zoroastrian Celebration of the Waters     What is Abanegan? Abanegan (also known as Jashan-e Aban or Aban Ardvisur Jashan) is celebrated when the day of Aban occurs in the month of Aban. This usually occurs around October 26th according to the Fasli calendar used by many Iranian Zoroastrians, though those following the…

Mehregan: The Zoroastrian Celebration of Autumn     Saturday 2nd October 2021 is the Zoroastrian celebration of Mehregan. We take the opportunity to publish an article about this festival to increase understanding of its history and meaning. This article has been kindly contributed by WZO Member, SOAS scholar and fellow Zoroastrian Pablo Vazquez. What is…

Please click HERE to read Issue 3 of our newsletter containing news and information of interest, including an interview with actress Nina Wadia! Link to read newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/340c179ff139/wzo-newsletter-issue-3

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…

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…

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…

Please click the link below to read Issue 2 of the WZO Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/8944b370c9a2/wzo-newsletter-4954766  

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

If you would like to learn more about Zoroastrianism, the Spiritual Dialogues Series is running an event on Saturday 19th June 2021 at 4:30pm PST (US). Please register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkd-qqpzwtHNW3usbrVeq0LcjugLrCQqXK