September 2, 2008 – 8:44 pm
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A group of Parsi Zoroastians in Mclean-Virginia celebrated Muktad and Noruz. The ceremony was held and organized by ZAMWI (Zoroastrian society of Washington D.C.) on August 9th.
According to Zoroastrian Studies Muktad is 10-day festival from 26th day of Spendarmad mah to the 5th Gatha day (in Parsi Calendar) and it is believed that the spirits (fravahrs) of the dead visit their dear ones in the physical world during this period. In the ceremony the priests perform special rituals over cooked food, fruits and fresh flowers.
Photos are from Dariush Jamasb.
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August 23, 2008 – 4:06 am
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This year NIPOC (Network of Iranian American Professionals of Orange County) is going to celebrate Mehregan 2008 on October 11 and 12, at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. This will be the 13th year of mehrgan celebration by NIPOC. The 2-day Mehrgan festival includes cultural and entertainig programs and exhibitions. The festival is open to all Iranians as well as non-Iranian people. This year, Mehregan includes an Artistic Design Competition also
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On the 22nd of March, 2008, The Parsee Girls’ School Association, a pioneering body for the cause of female education, commenced its Sesquicentennial Celebrations at Albless Baug, Girgaon, Mumbai.
Founded in 1858 by far sighted stalwarts such as Dr. Dadabhai Naoroji, Faramji Nusserwanji Patel and K. R. Cama, among others, The Parsee Girls’ School Association opened the doors to formal education for girls by setting up several schools over the years. Today, the Association runs and manages The Bai M. N. Gamadia Girls’ High School and The Bai B. S. Bengallee Girls’ High School. Both these institutions have an excellent reputation and continue to provide a sound education to girls of all communities.
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