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Description

The Zoroastrian Association of Greater Boston (ZAGBA) was founded in 1983 by three Zoroastrian families, including Firoze and Khorshed Jungalwala who are still active in the association today. ZAGBA meets in members' homes, as well as in halls rented in different towns. The Association sponsors lectures, children's classes, adult discussion groups, and annual celebrations of Jamshidi NoRuz, a spring festival of the resurgence and renewal of life, and Papeti for the remembrance of the departed in August.

All events are open to the general public, but newcomers should call in advance for schedule and directions. Although there is no regular publication of materials, the Association does print a quarterly newsletter, and transcripts of lectures are available upon request. The Boston Gatha Group meets the first Sunday of every month to study the Gathas (Zoroastrian doctrines as revealed by Zarathushtra) at the Memorial Church at Harvard University.

In November of 1997, ZAGBA co-sponsored the First North American International Avesta Conference. Scholars, speakers, and participants from all over the world were in attendance.

ZAGBA is a member of FEZANA (Federation of Zoroastrian Associations in North America), and maintains close ties with ZAGNY (Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York) in New Rochelle, NY. ZAGBA is interested in having new members who have not been born in Zoroastrian families.

Activities and Schedule

Monthly meetings are held in Belmont, Framingham, Concord or Arlington.