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 born in North America, Asia (mainly India,
Iran, and Pakistan), Europe, Africa, and Australia.
ZAGBA is fortunate to have in the local community 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 who
have through their service on executive boards and committees provided
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.
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.
Core Initiative of Community Building:
Ongoing ZAGBA activities include the celebration of
festivals (Jashnhaa) including Fasli and Shehenshahi New Year celebrations like
NoRooz (marking the First Day of Spring) and Ghambars (gatherings to commemorate
seasonal harvests), and performances of Jashans (prayer services led by priests
for offering of thanks).
Endeavors to strengthen communication through emails and
a newsgroup, create and maintain a new website, continue the tradition of
regular newsletters, compile an updated community directory, and conduct a
regional census of Zarathushtis will be critical to sustaining a vibrant ZAGBA.
The ZAGBA community building contacts are the members of
the board. Please feel free to contact any of them with your inputs/suggestions
Youth
An energetic group of college students and young
professionals plan social and educational activities including lectures and
dinners and also help the overall community participate “actively” in events
like bowling, biking, canoeing, and skiing. The youth group informs and
encourages the local youth to participate in ZYNA (Zoroastrian Youth of North
America) and other national/international youth events.
