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 ...

TEHRAN, Iran -- Lighting fires that brightened the night sky, followers of Iran's minority Zoroastrian religion marked the Sadeh festival in several cities, celebrating the end of the coldest winter ...

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 ...

In a study published in the journal Iran, researcher Gad Barnea has uncovered new evidence suggesting that Zoroastrian religious practices were more prevalent and left a deeper imprint on surrounding ...

Zoroastrianism is a religion associated with Persia (modern Iran). Today, there is a small number of Zoroastrians in Iran and a larger number in India. They also live around the world and are ...

Zoroastrians present and past -- The ancient Persians: Truth-tellers and paradise-builders -- A Zoroastrian presence from Seleucia to Sistan: The Parthian period -- Eranshahr: The Sasanian center of ...

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 ...

A Zoroastrian priest adds wood to the Atash Bahram ("Fire of Victory" or Eternal Flame) in the sanctum at the Fire Temple of Yazd in central Iran — ATTA KENARE A Zoroastrian priest dressed in white ...

BURR RIDGE, Ill. — FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, today announced Zoroastrians throughout North America will celebrate Nowruz at the official start of the Vernal ...