ZAGBA Overview
ZAGBA's mission is to
conduct religious, cultural, educational, and social activities to
preserve and perpetuate the ideals of the Zarathushti faith (also
known as Zoroastrianism).
The ZAGBA community has over 200 families, students, and young
professionals living throughout New England. These members/friends
are Zarathushti (Zoroastrians) or people who have an interest in
expanding their knowledge and understanding of the Zarathushti
religion, theology, philosophy, and values. Our members/friends are
from North America, Asia (mainly India, Iran, and Pakistan), Europe,
Africa, and Australia. In 2009, ZAGBA will be celebrating its 25th
Anniversary with a series of activities throughout the year.
ZAGBA is fortunate to have in the local community: five Mobeds
(priests) who conduct religious services, ceremonies, and rituals;
several scholars who study, research, and provide opportunities to
learn the teachings of the Prophet Zarathushtra (aka Zoroaster);
numerous individuals whose service on executive boards and
committees (i.e. youth, sports, service, children and adult
education, religious services, outreach) provide leadership and
vision to a growing community; and countless active members who
through their participation, initiative, and hard work are committed
to building a strong community. Currently, the community is working
to realize their dream of having a Zarathushti Center of Boston (ZCB),
a place for worship, learning, cultural celebration, and community
events.
ZAGBA maintains close contact with and participates in the
activities of other Zarathushti societies in North America and
across the globe. ZAGBA is one of the 26 member associations that
make up FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North
America), an umbrella organization that facilitates and supports the
activities member associations throughout United States and Canada.
www.fezana.org
ZAGBA also
participates in regional interfaith activities throughout the year.
