Mahtab Dastur is an 18-year-old student at Rice University in Houston. In one of the most culturally diverse metros in the country, Dastur also happens to be the only undergraduate practicing the ...

Once the faith of millions, a small but devoted number of adherents in Asia and North America keep the flame of faith burning. Farzin Yezishne, a Zoroastrian mobed (priest), performs a blessing ...

One of the world’s most ancient and influential religions, Zoroastrianism thrived until the 7th century A.D.—and is still practiced today. To prevent decomposing bodies from defiling earth, water, or ...

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England (RNS) — At the beginning of June, 29 youth leaders from the global Zoroastrian religious community wrapped up 10 days of convening at the Asha Centre, an interfaith retreat ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Among the world’s present-day religions, Zoroastrianism, founded more than 3,000 years ago, is one of the most ancient and historically influential. Yet even though its adherents ...

One of Zoroastrianism’s Gahambar celebrations is being observed through Monday. Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion that developed in the areas now called Iran and India. Zoroastrians believe their ...

This photo from March 2020 shows participants, from left, Zubin Gheesta, Parinaz Navder, trip leader Arzan Sam Wadia, Sheherazad Pavri, Zruvan Chothia, Kayras Irani (bright blue shirt in the front), ...