Nowruz begins on the first day of the Persian calendar and lasts for 13 days. The festival finds its roots in the ancient ...

As a Zoroastrian, this three-pillared promise is her only prayer. “I was raised Muslim, but I converted to Zoroastrianism last year,” Duya explains, sitting cross-legged on a mattress in jeans ...

"What's quite unique to Iran is that Iran retained its civilization and its language, while other languages made way for ...

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An event spreading awareness of Zoroastrianism was held in Fondren Library March 6, including speakers from organizations ...

In particular, Zoroastrianism, Jainism and the Baha’i faith are explored; showing that the age old quest for truth and meaning can take many shapes and forms. You could ask your pupils to ...

This was the era when crossing cultural boundaries was rare, so for Suzanne, it was a big step. She converted to Zoroastrianism, and adopted the name Sooni or Soona Tata. There were discussions and ...

56-74. “Is Zoroastrianism an Ecological Religion?” Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature, and Culture 1/3 (2007): 413-430 (Co-authored with Richard Foltz). “Sudabeh and Rudabeh: Opposing Aspects ...