This day in history

This day in history – 23 September

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The war between Iran and Rome in Abkhazia and driving out the Romans from Caucasia

On 23 September 542 AD, during the reign of Khosrow Anushirvan, the Iranian army took back the coastal city of Sukhumi (Tsukhumi) in Abkharia, from the Romans...

Azargoshasb Fire Temple was encircled by the pleasant sound of Avesta and cheerful commotion of Iran

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Azargoshasb Fire Temple was encircled by the pleasant sound of Avesta and cheerful commotion of Iranians

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The sound of Avesta, on 27 Shahrivar (18 September) once again filled Azargoshasb Fire Temple.
In Azargoshasb Fire Temple Zoroastrians recited the Avesta and prayed for a strong unity and cooperation of Zoroastrians of the world.  It is 6 years that this ceremony is being organized, annually, by Yatha Ahu site.  Azargoshasb is one of the largest and most renowned fire temples of the Iranian plateau, situated in West Azarbaijan...

 

A team of Zoroastrian mountaineers from Tehran and Shiraz stood on the summit of Mount Hazar in Kerm

In memory of the four deceased youth of Kerman
A team of Zoroastrian mountaineers from Tehran and Shiraz stood on the summit of Mount Hazar in Kerman

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Kourosh Moradian:  With a pre-planned program, a team of Zoroastrian mountaineers from Tehran and Shiraz stood on the summit of Mount Hazar in Kerman (with a height of 4465 m), in memory of the deceased youth of Kerman.
This team started their walk on 25 Shahrivar (16 September) from Kerman Zoroastrian Guesthouse...

This day in history

This day in history – 21 September

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Assassination of Roxana (Roshanak), the Iranian mother of the only son of Alexander of Macedonia

From the scripts of Plutarch, Diodoros Siculus and other documents, it seems that Roxana, the Iranian wife of Alexander of Macedonia and her 13 years old son, Alexander IV, were poisoned and killed in the last days of autumn of 310 BC, by Casandrus (ruler of Macedonia and some other self-governed cities of Greece and one of ...

I will die but my deeds will live

Commemoration of Ravandshad Ardeshir Hemmati in Kerman
I will die but my deeds will live

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The ceremony started with ‘Jashan Khani’ by Mehran Gheibi and Fereidoon Hormozdi.
The late Arbab Ardeshir Hemmati was born from Zoroastrian parents, Khosrow and Sarvar.  He finished his studies in Kerman and started business in Bam (near Kerman).
In 1305 (1926) Hemmati married Gohar Bahram Reissi...

Illustrative report: Let us memorize the Zoroastrian words for praising God

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Mehrangiz Sheed in the Gahanbar of Grand Fire Temple:
Let us memorize the Zoroastrian words for praising God

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By  Lida Goharbakhsh, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): “Masavah-o piroozgar bad deen pak-e dadar urmazd” is the Zoroastrian formula for praising God and we should all memorize it”.
In the last day of the Peiti-shahem Chahreh of Gahanbar, held in the Grand Fire Temple, Yousefabad, Mehrangiz Sheed...

 

Gahanbars are festivals of creation

On occasion of Paiti-Shahem gah Chahreh Gahanbar days:
Gahanbars are festivals of creation

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Bouzarjomehr Parkhideh:  Gahanbar (pronounced Gasanbar in Pahlavi) is the name of 6 festivals in 6 different times of the year.  Gahanbar is among the most important and meaningful festivals of the Zoroastrian people and its topmost purpose is ...

 

This day in history

This day in history – 19 September

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The history of water clock in Iran

In notes, which were later, with chronological calculation, discovered to have been written in September 328 BC, Calisthenes, the Greek historian who had accompanied Alexander of Macedonia, in his expeditions to Iran and wrote the events regularly...

The Fire of Yazd Fire Temple is burning since more than 1500 years

In the month of Shahrivar 1378 Yazd Fire Temple was registered in the National Heritage List
The Fire of Yazd Fire Temple is burning since more than 1500 years

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People’s service:  When Nowrooz arrives the Fire Temple is packed with tourists.  All the Nowrooz tourists who go to Yazd want to see the Fire Temple; they consider it as a pilgrimage place.  On other days of the year too, but not as much as Nowrooz, this Fire temple has visitors...

This day in history

This day in history – 17 September

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Persian, the second classic and ancient language

In conclusion of their three days conference in Berlin, in the second half of September 1872, linguists and theologians declared Persian as one of the four classic languages and in range with Greek, Latin and Sanskrit languages.  In this conference...

the name of Bouzarjomehr Mehr to be given to Marker Library, Tehran Pars

Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman approved
the name of Bouzarjomehr Mehr to be given to Marker Library, Tehran Pars

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By  Mitra Dehmobed, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews):  Marker Tehran Pars Library is named after ‘Bouzarjomehr Mehr’.
Based on the approval of Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman, in its 37th meeting, this library will be renovated with the donation of ...

 

Illustrative report: Seti Pir to wear a new dress

Illustrative report
Seti Pir to wear a new dress

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By  Aftab Yazdani, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): It is some time that you will find Seti Pir looking different.  Seti Pir is no more like before.  The walls, entrance, stairs, and the interior section have all taken a different shape. 
The surface of all the walls and doors has been scraped, as though Seti Pir wants to wear new clothes...

 

This day in history

This day in history – 16 September

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25 shahrivar, the day for honoring the aged in ancient Iran

Iranians of ancient times were the first people to nominate a specific day of the year for showing their respect, honor and gratitude towards the aged, and this day was 25 Shahrivar of each year, and this decision was made 3000 years ago...

Ashtad Izad Day ceremony

Armaiti Khezri, the speech therapist of the Zoroastrian Senior Home spoke in the
Ashtad Izad Day ceremony

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Gohar Mandegarian:  Ashtad Izad Day ceremony was celebrated for the aged, for the second consecutive year, with lively programs.
Armaiti Khezri, the speech therapist of the Senior Home spoke about the symbol of Fravahar.
In this ceremony (one of the monthly ceremonies of the Senior Home) Khezri gave a speech about Fravahar and said that this is ...

 

Yoga, the forgotten knowledge of ancient Aryans

A meeting on “The history of yoga in ancient Iran”
Yoga, the forgotten knowledge of ancient Aryans

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By  Shahdad Heidari, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): “The oldest Sanskrit sources can be found in the ‘Vedas’.  In these sources there is mention of yoga and its complicated and mysterious philosophy.  Therefore, this knowledge needs extensive research.  However, yoga can be considered as the  common knowledge of Aryan sects.  But, it was gradually forgotten in Iran and its secrets remained hidden.  Contrary to the Iranians...

’Bread Gahanbar’ during the First World War

On occasion of Payta Shahamgah chahreh of Gahanbar
‘’Bread Gahanbar’ during the First World War

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Bouzarjomehr Parkhideh:  It was the second year of the First World War and bread had become very scarce in the bakeries of Yazd; even if you found some it was burnt on one side and raw on the other.  But the people were content.
In the house of Khosrow Shahjahan ...

A new entrance will be built for the Shrine

The present entrance door to Pire’ Sabz Shrine will remain as before,
A new entrance will be built for the Shrine

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Yasna Yazdani:  The entrance door to Pire’ Sabz Shrine, based on the renovation project, will stay as it is, without any change or shifting, and a new entrance will be built for the shrine.
Farzad Shahriyarifar, the supervising engineer of Pire’ Sabz renovation project, added to the above statement:  “The new entrance will be added to the present entrance.”
Shahriyarifar referred to the design of the entrance door and ...
 

The new entrance for Pire’ Sabz Shrine is to be built

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The new entrance for Pire’ Sabz Shrine is to be built

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Amordad correspondent:  The new entrance to Pire’ Sabz Shrine will be built soon.
According to news from the website of Farzad Shahriyarifar, the supervising engineer of Pire’ Sabz Renovation Committee, the new entrance to the Shrine is under construction...

 

 

Ramin Shahzadi will join the Mobed order

On 24 Mehr
Ramin Shahzadi will join the Mobed order

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By  Bita Mahbod, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): The ‘Nowzut’ ceremony for Ramin Shahzadi will be performed in the morning of 24 Mehr (16 October) in Tehran Fire temple.
The Nowzut ceremony for the grandson of...

 

Translator of Mary Boyce’s books, died

Homayoun Sanatizadeh, a well known writer and
Translator of Mary Boyce’s books, died

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By  Parisa Khosravi, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews):  Homayoun Sanatizadeh, translator of Mary Boyce’s books and founder of Offset Printers in Iran, passed away.
Some of the books that he translated are “The History of Zoroastrian Religion” by Mary Boyce...

This day in history

This day in history – 14 September

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Minting of Daric coins in Iran

Based on scripts of most historians, on 14 September 488 BC, Darius the Great, the then king of Iran, issued the orders to mint coins and introduce it as the monetary unit of Iran, which the Greek historians have called Daric (relating to Darius...

This day in history

This day in history – 13 September

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anniversary of the Marathon war, which occurred in 490 BC

13 September is the anniversary of the one-day Marathon battle which took place in 490 BC, and in which the Iranian naval ...

Vaj Yasht prayers gathered Zoroastrian children once again

Vaj Yasht prayers gathered Zoroastrian children once again

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By  Mitra Dehmobed, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews): Yesterday, by participating in the ‘Vaj Yasht’ Gahanbar, Zoroastrians welcomed the Payta Shahamgah Chahreh of Gahanbar.
On 21 Shahrivar (12 September) equal to Ashtad Izad Day of Shahrivar month, Zoroastrians of all ages and groups gathered in the Fire temple...

 

Espakhu Fire Temple, the oldest registered structure of north Khorasan

Espakhu Fire Temple, the oldest registered structure of north Khorasan

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Aftab Yazdani:  Espakhu Fire temple is one of the oldest structures still upright, in north Khorasan province.  Based on excavations and studies of archeologists, this Fire Temple belongs to the Sassanian era and close to it is a village  by the same name, Espakhu.  From its identical construction, dome shaped ceiling, and rubbles and special mortar used in the walls...

This day in history

This day in history – 12 September

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Capture of Tarakiya by Iran

On 12 September 492 BC, Mardonia, the Iranian General assigned by Darius the Great, to solve the Ionian area issue (The Greek living in Anatolia and the islands of the Aegean Sea) conquered Tarakiya.  Tarakiya is a vast area in south Europe...

This day in history

This day in history – 11 September 

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The battle of Hormozgan and coming to power of the Sassanian dynasty – about the roots of the Pakistan Kiyanians

Some historians have indicated 11 September 226 AD (Shahrivar month) as the memorial day of Hormozgan war ...

 

Payta Shaham Gah Chahreh of the Gahanbar will be held on 25 Shahrivar

Payta Shaham Gah Chahreh of the Gahanbar will be held on 25 Shahrivar
In Kerman fire Temple

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By Armita Farahmand, Amordad correspondent
KERMAN (Amordadnews): Payta Shahamgah Chahreh of Gahanbar will be prayed in the afternoon of 25 Shahrivar (16 September), in Kerman Fire Temple.
According to the newsletter of Kerman Zoroastrian Anjuman, after the Gahanbar ceremony, the Director and members of ...

This day in history

This day in history – 10 September

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Iran Mahestan (Senate) dethroned Mehrdad the 3rd

Following several complaints received by Mahestan (the senate of Iran) regarding Mehrdad the 3rd, the King of Iran, this governing body dethroned him and Orod the 3rd was ...

In Shahr Theatre Hall, for 10 days from, 29 Shahrivar

The play of Rostam and Sohrab will be performed by the Tajik group,
In Shahr Theatre Hall, for 10 days from, 29 Shahrivar (20 September)

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By  Parisa Khosravi, Amordad correspondent
TEHRAN (Amordadnews):  The Tajik theatre group will perform Rostam and Sohrab play in Shahr Theatre, Tehran.
As published in IRNA news, the Shahnameh story of Rostam and Sohrab will be directed by Soltan Osmanof...

Bahram Khosravi, a Zoroastrian teacher of Firooz Bahram High School, died at the age of 89

Bahram Khosravi, a Zoroastrian teacher of Firooz Bahram High School, died at the age of 89

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Gohar Mandegarian:  Bahram Khosravi, a math teacher of Firooz Bahram, passed away on 16 Shahrivar (7 September) at the age of 89.
As stated by his son, Bahman Khosravi, this highly experienced Zoroastrian teacher would teach in Firooz Bahram, Marjan, Kharazmi and Hadaf high schools and has a service record of ...