Monthly Archives: March 2009

NOWRUZ MUBARAK

March 20, 2009

Dear Fellow Zoroastrians:   On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) I would like to extend our warm wishes for a very Happy and Prosperous Nowruz 2009. May you and your families enjoy good health, happiness and prosperity throughout the year. May our community stay united and may our great nation come through its challenges stronger and more united than...

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NOWRUZ REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

March 18, 2009

Dear members,   Registration for our Nowruz function is now CLOSED. Owing to an extremely high number of registrants people who show up at the door will unfortunately be turned away since we have reached the hall capacity as per fire code.    Any registrations received on or after March 19 will also be returned.   We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.   ZAGNY Board

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Directions to The Greek Church

March 7, 2009

353 East Clinton Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670   Route 4 East / West Rt 4 (East or West) to Grand Av Exit (Englewood). Exit at Grand Ave, Englewood. Proceed north through Englewood, which becomes Engle St, until you reach East Clinton Av. At the traffic light, make a right turn; continue until you reach the Cathedral on the left-hand side of the road.   Route 80 East / 95...

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An Acclaimed Screenwriter's Latest Film Takes on Indian Zoroastrianism

March 7, 2009
An Acclaimed Screenwriter's Latest Film Takes on Indian Zoroastrianism

In the film “Little Zizou,” 10-year-old Liana asks her friend Xerxes if he knows where their people, known as Parsis, come from. She then tells him how the Parsis, also called Zoroastrians, fled to India from Persia 900 years ago.   “They escaped in a small boat because Persia was invaded by the Arabs,” Liana says, “And after terrible storms and much hardship, they landed here.”   “Here?” asks...

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Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended! Discounted Rate Now Available Until March 31, 2009

March 3, 2009

To offer additional groups and individuals the opportunity to register at the significantly lower cost, the Early Bird Deadline has been extended through March 31, 2009.   We encourage you to take advantage of this significantly lower cost to register for the 2009 Parliament of the Worlds Religions, Melbourne, Australia December 3-9, 2009.   Encounter the vast and rich diversity of the world’s religious and spiritual traditions and take...

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