Parsis Celebrate New Year

August 20, 2005

Source: Asia News International

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1467507,00470002.htm

On August 20, 2005 Asia News International reported, "Parsis in Mumbai today celebrated their New Year (Navroz) on Saturday. Members of the small Parsi community flocked to their sacred Fire Temple to pay respects to their prophet Zarathushtra in the country's financial capital, where the community is mostly concentrated. The Parsi New Year's day, known as Navroz, is celebrated on August 20 and is marked by joyous fervour and gaiety. Navroz is the first day of the first month of the Zoroastrian year. As per tradition, Parsis decorate their homes with torans or floral garlands and chalk designs, and in the evenings take part in a community get-together where all the members congregate to celebrate the occasion."