The 1,800-strong Parsi community of Ahmedabad celebrated Navroze, the
Parsi New Year, on Friday with much enthusiasm. Members of the
community thronged Parsi Agyari (fire temple) in the morning to offer
prayers and later on, embraced and greeted one another on the
occasion.According to the Parsi calendar, Navroze falls on Hormuzd
(first) day of Fravardin month (the first month). Before Navroze, Parsis
observe 10 days of mourning and offer special prayers for their
deceased family members. The last day of that period, which is also the
last day of the Parsi calendar year, is called Pateti.
The trustee of Ahmedabad Parsi P
anchayat, Navroz Kanga said he remained busy all day meeting friends and relatives. "I had a great day. Friends and relatives visited us. Definitely, it gives a great feeling!" he said. Kanga added that they had prepared fish, chicken and mutton dishes for the day.
Chief fire officer of Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services, Mehernosh Dastur said he relished the delicacies on New Year day. "After 10 days of mourning, we celebrated the New Year by cleaning and decorating our house. We prepared fried fish, macchi no patio and several sweets. I had also brought from Navsari gajar mewa nu achaar which is made from carrots, vinegar and dry fruits," he said. The fire officer had put up traditional photo frames of torans and also a photo of Prophet Zarathusthra. Ruzan Khambatta, a city-based Parsi businesswoman said she, along with her bhabhi and mother, decorated the thaali with auspicious things.
The trustee of Ahmedabad Parsi P
anchayat, Navroz Kanga said he remained busy all day meeting friends and relatives. "I had a great day. Friends and relatives visited us. Definitely, it gives a great feeling!" he said. Kanga added that they had prepared fish, chicken and mutton dishes for the day.
Chief fire officer of Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services, Mehernosh Dastur said he relished the delicacies on New Year day. "After 10 days of mourning, we celebrated the New Year by cleaning and decorating our house. We prepared fried fish, macchi no patio and several sweets. I had also brought from Navsari gajar mewa nu achaar which is made from carrots, vinegar and dry fruits," he said. The fire officer had put up traditional photo frames of torans and also a photo of Prophet Zarathusthra. Ruzan Khambatta, a city-based Parsi businesswoman said she, along with her bhabhi and mother, decorated the thaali with auspicious things.
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