Zoroastrian News - اخبار زرتشتیان

Hundreds of Zoroastrians, followers of the prophet Zarathustra, are gathering this weekend to reflect on their faith, and its main tenets of “good thoughts, good words and good deeds.”

The delegates, expected to number about 500 from around the world, are attending the 14th annual North American Zoroastrian Congress from Friday until Monday.

The religion, one of the oldest in existence, has greatly influenced Judaism, Christianity and other faiths with regard to the ultimate victory of good over evil and the resurrection of souls, experts say.

The convention, held at a hotel, is sponsored by the Zoroastrian Society of Ontario and Fezana, short for the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America.

The theme of the get-together, “IMPACT Unleash the Spark Within,” was chosen “because we felt that all of us have that spark of creativity, charity and community service,” said Phee Vania, chair of the congress.

“Sometimes we get very busy with our lives and we forget what we want to achieve with our life and the impact that we want to make with our life on others and ourselves,” said Vania, who lives in Toronto.

“This is what we’re hoping to inspire within our congress this weekend,” she said.

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At the North American Zoroastrian Congress
IMPACT in Toronto

Based on the success of the Zoroastrian Symphony Orchestra at the Seventh World Zoroastrian Congress in Houston, December 2000 and the North American Zoroastrian Congress in Chicago 2002, we invite you to be part of the ZSO that will perform at the Zoroastrian Congress in Toronto on July 1, 2007. Professionals as well as amateur musicians of all ages who have attained a sufficient level of proficiency to perform in a symphonic setting are invited to apply. Participating musicians must be in Toronto at least two-three days before for intensive rehearsals. The repertoire will be chosen by our artistic director, and the music will be sent Read More »