Tehran Zoroastrian Association

The Tehran Zoroastrian Association (Andjoman Zartochtian Téhéran) is a community organization established in 1907 (1286 Solar Hijri / 1276 Yazdegerdi) by a group of Zoroastrians living in Tehran. Its founding purpose was to promote unity, address community needs, and follow the teachings of Zarathustra regarding consultation and cooperation. The association was founded at the Caravanserai of Moshir Khalvat, then a major center of Zoroastrian trade, by 14 prominent individuals including Keikhosrow Shahrokh. Over its more than a century of activity, the association has served as a central institution for Tehran's Zoroastrian community, organizing religious ceremonies, cultural events, educational support, and charitable endowments. It is headquartered on Mirza Kuchak Khan Street in Tehran and maintains a website providing information about Zoroastrian culture, rituals, and community news. The association continues to be active, celebrating festivals such as Tirgan and Mehregan, managing endowments, and supporting community members.

The Tehran Zoroastrian Association was founded in 1907 (1286 Solar Hijri, 1276 Yazdegerdi) by a group of Zoroastrians residing in Tehran who recognized the importance of collective action to address community challenges and facilitate progress. According to the association's chronicle, on the day of Zamyad Izad in the month of Esfand 1276 Yazdegerdi (corresponding to 27 Jumada al-Thani in the Islamic calendar), these individuals gathered at the Caravanserai of Moshir Khalvat, a major hub of Zoroastrian commerce at the time, and declared the beginning of the association's activities under the name "Anjoman Zartoshtian Tehran" (Tehran Zoroastrian Association). The founding members were 14 individuals: Mirza Keikhosrow Shahrokh, Monsieur Ardeshir Mehreban, Mirza Shahriar Khodadad Bahman Rostam, Agha Fereydoun Khosrow Ahrestani, Jamshid Mehreban Kermani, Agha Jamshid Khodadad, Agha Namdar Keikhosrow, Mirza Esfandiar Rostam, Agha Bahman Bahram, Agha Giv Shahpour Parsi, Mirza Ardeshir Khosrow Zare Qasemabadi, Agha Bahman Rostam Dinyar, Agha Shahriar Bahram, and Agha Khosrow Shahjahan. Their first act was to record the rationale for forming the association, which effectively served as its charter. The chronicle states that the progress and integrity of any people depend on unity and agreement, and that in every group, for the sake of attaining lofty goals, trustworthy individuals are selected to oversee affairs and rectify deficiencies through consultation. It specifically invokes the Mazdayasnian faith, which praises consultation and assembly. Over the decades, the association has functioned as a central institution for Tehran's Zoroastrian community, organizing religious ceremonies, cultural events, educational programs, and managing charitable endowments. It has been involved in the celebration of major Zoroastrian festivals such as Tirgan and Mehregan, and has supported community members through various services. The association is headquartered on Mirza Kuchak Khan Street (off Jomhouri Islami Street) in Tehran and continues to operate, providing information and services to the community through its website and physical office.

• 1907

  Founded by 14 Zoroastrians in Tehran at the Caravanserai of Moshir Khalvat.

Community and cultural organization serving the Zoroastrian community of Tehran.

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2. 2درباره ماt-z-a.org
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