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The Zoroastrian community in Singapore is a small but very closely-knit and united community which has contributed in its own small way to the growth and progress of Singapore. The Fire Temple. The fire temple or places of worship are consecrated for prayers and sacred ceremonies.
Sep 18, 2019 · They practised a religion which is one of the oldest in the world along with Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. When Muslims conquered it some 1,400 years ago, Parsis fled in all directions. Many ...
Aug 30, 2017 · There are about only 300 Parsis of the Zoroastrian faith, one of the country's 10 official religions, in Singapore. But they represent a heritage that goes back thousands of years, and a...
The First and Only Parsi and Zoroastrian Museum in Singapore – based in Zoroastrian House on Desker Road in Rochor – is a showcase of the Parsis’ history, traditions and Zoroastrianism, one of the ten recognised religions here in Singapore.
Apr 11, 2024 · The Parsis (or Parsees) are descendants of Zoroastrian Persians who settled in India in the 10th century.1 They first arrived in Singapore in the 19th century. As of 2017, an estimated 350 Parsis live in Singapore.2 Parsi Road and Parsi Cemetery are named after this community.3. Background.
The festival of Navroz (also known as the Persian New Year) is celebrated by Zoroastrians all over the world including Singapore. The festival has its roots as a feast day of Zoroastrianism and the word “Navroz” means “new day”.
The Zoroastrian House (ZH), inaugurated in 2011, was contributed by Homiyar Vasania, a prominent member of the Zoroastrian community in Singapore. ZH is the only prayer hall for Parsis in Singapore and also serves as home to the Parsi Zoroastrian Association of Southeast Asia (PZAS).
