40th Anniversary Gala
The Gala was held at the
Nashua Country Club
The event
In celebration of it's 40th Anniversary, the Zoroastrian Association of Greater Boston Area organized a Gala to commemorate the milestone event.
The Gala featured:
140
Gala attendees
The ZAGBA 40th Gala event was attended by 140 well wishers from the community and beyond.
210
Silent auction bids
A 2 week online silent auction was organized and it featured 74 unique items and one of a kind experiences.
3
Fundraising channels
The Gala featured a raffle, an online silent auction, and a program book to raise funds for the community. Money raised will be used for supporting ZAGBA's charitable endeavors.
14
Z Diva dancers
Members of the ZAGBA community performed multiple dance routines during the event. With vibrant choreography, dynamic movements, and flawless synchronization, the the ladies gave an electrifying performance!
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Recognition from the
Message from board
As we appreciate our legacy and journey thus far, it is imperative that we think about our future. A future that is culturally inclusive, financially secure, and in tune with our mission statement. We would request you to volunteer, participate, connect, contribute, bond, share, and last but not least, enjoy your life experiences with the ZAGBA community.
Wish you a very Happy 40th Anniversary! God bless and good luck for another 40 and beyond!
Ervad Kayomarz Y. Sidhwa
FEZANA President
"From a small group of ten families, you have grown into a thriving community of over 150 members, making
significant strides. This anniversary is not just a celebration of your past, but a beacon for your future,
reminding all, of the great work that still lies ahead."
Nauzar Vimadalal
ZAGBA President
"Another initiative to consider would be to assess the feasibility of establishing a religious and cultural center. These efforts will help us continue to grow and flourish into a community our founding members envisioned."
ZAGBA
board members
" We would also like to appeal to our ZAGBA youth to come together, suggest and partake in projects that would enhance their engagement. "
Lifetime Achievement
Award
Honoring a lifetime of service to the ZAGBA community
Firoza & Farhad Panthaki
awarded the Lifetime Achievement award
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented at the Gala event to two of ZAGBA's members that have achieved the highest honor for service in the community.
Farhad has been leading the children's Religious Classes for over 2.5 decades. He is famous for his post-prayer explanations, which have helped us all to learn more about what the rituals and prayers mean. Farhad has performed ZAGBA Jashan prayers, community Navjotes, weddings as well as funerals for over 30 years.
Firoza was the ZAGBA Vice President for 2 terms, and President for 2 terms. She became the chair of the Education committee and now leads the Endowment Committee.
Congratulations, Farhad and Firoza!
ZAGBA board
“Thank you, Firoza and Farhad, both for being the pillars for ZAGBA.”