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	Zoroastrian calendar
		The Zoroastrian calendar has a year that is 365 days long, composed of 12 months of 30 days each, plus an additional period of 5 days at the end of the year.
		The newer Fasli ("seasonal") calendar is a solar calendar that has leap years that are 366 days long, and always starts the year at the vernal equinox.
		The leap years in the Fasli calendar occur in the same years as they do in the Gregorian calendar.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/zo/Zoroastrian_calendar.html (122 words)

	CalendarHome.com - Zoroastrian calendar - Calendar Encyclopedia
		Prior to the calendar reform of Sassanid emperor Ardashir I (226-241 CE), the calendar in common use in Persia had a 360-day year, and was based systemically on the Babylonian calendar.
		The Zoroastrian calendar uses the Y.Z. suffix for its calendar era (year numbering system), indicating the number of years since the coronation in 632 CE of Yezdegerd III, the last monarch of the Sassanian dynasty.
		In 1992, all three calendars happened to have the first day of a month on the same day, and although many Zoroastrians suggested a consolidation of the calendars, no consensus could be reached.
	encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /Zoroastrian_calendar.htm (1461 words)

	Zoroastrian Calendar - Crystalinks
		The Zoroastrian calendar is a religious calendar used by members of the Zoroastrian faith, and it is an approximation of the (tropical) solar calendar.
		The new calendar received little support from the Indian Zoroastrian community as it was considered to have no foundation in scripture.
		The Bastani calendar was duly accepted by the majority of the Zoroastrians.
	www.crystalinks.com /calendarszoroaster.html (1463 words)

	Zoroastrian Calendar
		The Zoroastrian calendar is a religious calendar used by members of the Zoroastrian faith.
		It is an approximation of the tropical solar calendar.
		Importance of Zoroastrian calendar lies in the fact that in Zoroastrianism, each day forms part of a month and as time is deemed to move on a linear scale, there is a belief that every beginning has a definite end of time.
	www.123newyear.com /newyear-calendars/zoroastrian-calendar.html (320 words)

	Zoroastrian calendar - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Zoroastrian calendar (sometimes referred to as the Persian calendar) has a year that is 365 days long, composed of 12 months of 30 days each, plus an additional period of 5 days at the end of the year.
		New Year's Day in the Zoroastrian calendar is known as Jamshedi Navroz and is celebrated on the vernal equinox.
		Due to the lack of intercalation in the Shahanshahi calendar, Parsees in India celebrate the new year in August.
	www.australiagrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/Zoroastrian_calendar (207 words)

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		The Nyaishes or Zoroastrian litanies are a collection of five short prayers or ascriptions of praise addressed to the Sun, Moon, Water and Fire and to the Angels Khurshed, Mihr, Mah, Ardvisur and Atash.
		Khurshedji Cama proposed a revised calendar in 1906 CE.
		The Zoroastrian calendar (sometimes referred to as the Persian calendar) has a year that is 365 days long, composed of 12 months of 30 days each, plus an additional period of 5 days at the end of the year.
	www.lycos.com /info/zoroastrian.html (784 words)

	Old Iranian Calendars
		The legend of Zoroastrian cosmogony, according to which the "seven planets" including the Sun in Aries,[22] were in their hypsoma or exaltation points at the beginning of the seventh millennium of world cycles, and Zoroaster's intercalation of the year to bring it back again to the same position (i.e.
		The Zoroastrian community adopted the same system of twelve months of thirty days each, with a yearly intercalation of five days at the end of the year instead of making up for the deficiency of eleven or five days in their former year, by a three- or six-yearly intercalation.
		The Y.A. calendar to which this year belonged was the official means of time reckoning in the Sasanian period and has continued in use as the religious calendar of the Zoroastrians down to the present day.
	members.tripod.com /zafatash/iraniancalendar.htm (15125 words)

	Calendars - Numericana
		The Zoroastrian calendar is based on months of 30 days and has the same basic structure as the ancient Egyptian calendar (and/or the modern Coptic calendar), including 5 extra days after the 12th month, the gatha days.
		The National Calendar of India was last reformed in 1957: Its leap years coincide with those of the Gregorian calendar, but years begin at the vernal equinox and are counted from the Saka Era (the spring equinox of 79 CE).
		A solar calendar should be engineered to make the long-term ratio of the number of days to the number of elapsed calendar years (365.2425 for the Gregorian calendar) as close as possible to the observed number of days in a tropical year, which is slightly less than 365.2422.
	home.att.net /~numericana/answer/calendar.htm (8131 words)

	Definition of Terms: Interfaith Calendar of World Religions
		Zoroastrian celebration of the creation of the sky and the harvest of winter crops.
		Zoroastrian mid winter celebration in which a bonfire is often used to express defiance of the cold of winter.
		Zoroastrian remembrance of the birth of Prophet Zarathushtra.
	www.interfaithcalendar.org /calendardefinitions.htm (4561 words)

	Zoroastrian Calendar
		The early progenitors of today's Zoroastrian community were nomads who had a keen perception of the seasonal changes and a deep respect for the elements of Nature.
		However, the Fasli Calendar is the only Zoroastrian Calendar by which Noruz and the feasts of Gahambars are retained in synchronization with the seasons and the solar year.
		In Iran a group of prominent Zoroastrians were favourably impressed with the Fasli movement and they launched a campaign in 1930 to persuade the Iranian Zoroastrians to adopt the fixed Calendar of the seasons.
	www3.sympatico.ca /zoroastrian/cal.html (2037 words)

	THE ZOROASTRIAN CALENDAR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		In Zoroastrianism, each day forms part of a month and as time is deemed to move on a linear scale, there is a belief in a beginning with a definite end of time.
		The Zoroastrian calendar is divided into 12 months with each month comprising of 30 days.
		This movement led to the re-birth, in India, of the Fasli (seasonal) calendar which is followed mainly by Zoroastrians residing in Iran and in the diaspora living away from the Indian subcontinent.
	cobweb.ecn.purdue.edu /~bulsara/ZOROASTRIAN/calendar.html (1435 words)

	Zoroastrian calendar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prior to the calendar reform of Sassanid emperor Ardashir I (226-241 CE), the calendar in common use since at least the mid-5th century BCE had a 360-day year, and was based systemically on the Babylonian calendar.
		Already in the 9th century, the Zoroastrian theologian Zadspram had noted that the state of affairs was less than optimal and estimated that at the time of Final Judgement the two systems would be out of sync by four years.
		The new calendar received little support from the Indian Zoroastrian community since it was considered to contradict the injunctions expressed in the Denkard (III.419).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zoroastrian_calendar (1953 words)

	PHILTAR - Trans Cultural Religions/Zoroastrianism
		It is stated that the founder of Zoroastrianism or the Mazdayasni Zarathustri religion was Ahura Mazda, and that the faith was intended only for the Aryan people of Iran; Zarathustra himself is said to have re-revealed the Faith thousands of years later.
		A useful introduction to Zarathustra, the founder of Zoroastrianism, to the religion's scriptures (the Avesta), and the beliefs and practices of its followers.
		Some useful articles on Zoroastrian history and beliefs, including festivals, the Zoroastrian calendar, the Parsi Anthem, a list of the 101 names of Ahura Mazda, and a number of images.
	philtar.ucsm.ac.uk /trans-cultural/zoroastrianism (348 words)

	Zoroastrianism: forerunner of Judaism, Christianity and Islam? What is Zoroastrianism?
		Zoroastrian Iran was finally defeated by the expansion of Islam, but for over 1,000 years Zoroastrianism was the official religion of three major world empires, making it, perhaps, the most powerful world religion of the time.
		Zoroastrianism has considerable historical importance because of its geographical position astride the routes between East and West, and also because of its profound influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, especially in regard to beliefs on heaven, hell, resurrection of the dead and the final judgement.
		Zoroastrianism enjoyed status as an official religion at various times before the advent of Islam, but Zoroastrians were persecuted in the 8th–10th centuries, and some left Iran to settle in India.
	www.godweb.org /linkszoroastrianism.htm (1201 words)

	ZANC - Zoroastrian Calendar
		A solar calendar, however, is around 365 1/4 days, which the Gregorian calendar accommodates by adding a day every four years (leap day).
		The Zoroastrians in India (Parsis) last remembered to add this extra month in 1129 C.E. Consequently, New Year, which originally correlated with the vernal equinox on March 21st, has since fallen earlier in the Gregorian calendar year such that it now occurs in August.
		While the Zoroastrians in India intercalated an extra month to the calendar around 1129 C.E., the Zoroastrians in Iran did not, causing the calendar used by the Iranian Zoroastrians to be ahead by a month.
	zanc.org /zcal/zcal.html (584 words)

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		The Zoroastrian calendar presents a difficult issue for Zoroastrians, as there have been a number of changes over the centuries with the result that there are now three different calendars.
		This means that festivals are celebrated at different times depending on which calendar is being used by the community.
		In the Zoroastrian religious calendar, Mihragan is celebrated on the sixteenth day of the seventh month.
	www.lycos.com /info/zoroastrian--calendars.html (182 words)

	ZANC - Zoroastrian Calendar
		The Zoroastrians in India (Parsis) last remembered to add this extra month in 1129 C.E. Consequently, New Year, which originally correlated with the vernal equinox on March 21st, has since fallen earlier in the Gregorian calendar year such that it now occurs in August.
		While the Zoroastrians in India intercalated an extra month to the calendar around 1129 C.E., the Zoroastrians in Iran did not, causing the calendar used by the Iranian Zoroastrians to be ahead by a month.
		This discrepency was brought to the attention of the Indian Zoroastrians by a visiting Iranian priest in the 1700s.
	www.zanc.org /zcal/zcal.html (584 words)

	Zoroastrian Press Releases
		India's small Zoroastrian community is shaken as the country's falling population of vultures threatens its ancient ritual for disposing of the dead.
		For centuries, the Zoroastrian dead have been wrapped in white muslin and left at a leafy, funeral ground in downtown Mumbai\'s Malabar Hill, where they are devoured by vultures.
		Members of the Zoroastrian faith are prepared to defend their religion against claims made by those in Pima's Church of Cognizance.
	www.topix.net /religion/zoroastrian/pr (1403 words)

	ZOROASTRIANISM
		Conservative Zoroastrians assign a date of 6000 BCE to the founding of the religion; other followers estimate 600 BCE.
		Zoroastrianism became the state religion of various Persian empires, until the 7th Century CE.
		The Zoroastrian community is sharply divided between those who would follow mostly (or exclusively) the teachings of the original Gathas, and those who believe that the later traditions are important and equally divinely inspired.
	www.religioustolerance.org /zoroastr.htm (965 words)

	Observing The Fravardegan Days: by Noshir H. Dadrawala
		Each month of the Zoroastrian calendar is of 30 days and each of these 30 days are dedicated to a divinity, which presides over a good creation of Ahura Mazda.
		The Zoroastrian tradition in ancient Iran was to add a whole month of 30 days, every 120 years, to keep the calendar in tune with Nature and the seasons.
		The Zoroastrians of Iran discontinued this tradition after the fall of the Sasanian Empire and even the Parsis who came to India intercalated a month only once after their arrival in India.
	tenets.zoroastrianism.com /muktad33.html (1108 words)

	Zoroastrian Religious Calendar
		The oldest Zoroastrian calendar ('Old Avestan') was evidently a seasonal one, but it is not clear how it was kept in harmony with the seasons.
		QADIMI ('ancient'): In 1746 a group of priests and laymen in Surat adopted the Irani calendar on the assumption that it represented an older tradition.
		Each month and each day of the religious calendar is presided over by a spiritual being; special prayers (from the Khorda Avesta) are observed in honor of that spiritual being.
	www.avesta.org /zcal.html (385 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Religion and Spirituality: Zoroastrianism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		A Brief Overview of Zoroastrianism - Zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of Persia, founded about 3500 years ago by the prophet Zarathushtra.
		Zoroastrian Association of Western Australia Inc. - A non-profit organisation committed to the maintenance of the Zoroastrian religion in Western Australia.
		Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe - Local Anjuman of the United Kingdom and the Federation of Aunjumans in Europe for Parsi and Irani Zarthusti members.
	dmoz.org /Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Zoroastrianism (803 words)

	AVESTA -- Zoroastrian Archives
		"Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other single faith."
		Denkard: A Ninth Century compendium of Zoroastrian wisdom...
		Zoroastrian calendar calculator (Shahanshai, Kadmi, and Fasli dates for any calendar year.
	www.avesta.org (634 words)

	Questions Answered - Part I: by Noshir H. Dadrawala
		In the Zoroastrian tradition, the waters (Apam or Avan or Aban) are referred to as Ardvi Sura (the valiant waters).
		In the Zoroastrian tradition, it is considered to be of special merit to offer worship to Avan on the days Spendarmad, Avan, Deen, Ashishvang and Mahrespand.
		In the Zoroastrian tradition, Avan is believed to gather all the knowledge and wisdom of this world for safekeeping during the hours of darkness and protect it from the onslaught of evil.
	tenets.zoroastrianism.com /qstns33a.html (1077 words)

	Iranian Now-Ruz (New Year), the Nissanu and the 365 Day Year
		The Babylonian calendar month was defined as that time when the full moon appeared.
		There is considerable dispute however, as to actual origins of the Zoroastrian calendar however – the proposed dates range from 3209 B.C. to 325 A.D! Whatever the date of origin, the Zoroastrian Magi improved on the 360-day system.
		Having examined a (very brief) sketch of the history of the Iranian (or more specifically Zoroastrian) calendar, the question of influence on European and Judeo-Christian religions must be addressed.
	www.ghandchi.com /iranscope/Anthology/KavehFarrokh/farrokh8.htm (1807 words)

	2002 Asian Holidays: Hindu - Zoroastrian - Taoist - Shinto
		Zoroastrians worship the one transcendent and immanent Deity Ahura Mazda, who is symbolized by a sacred fire.
		Zoroastrians pray 5 times daily in the presence of fire, either at home or in a Fire Temple.
		There are three Zoroastrian calendars in use today, resulting from different reforms to reconcile the original 360-day Zoroastrian calendar with the solar year.
	www.wheeloftheyear.com /2002/asian.htm (4237 words)

	Cultural Calendars -- The Calendar Zone
		The lunar calendar was used to determine feasting or fasting days, and the solar calendar to mark the passing of days, months, and years.
		Genealogy in France: Republican Calendar -- Also known as " French Revolutionaly Calendar ", this calendar was in used in France from 1793 to 1805, and 1871 (only in Paris).
		Maya Calendar -- The Maya Calendar was the center of Maya life and their greatest achievement.
	www.calendarzone.com /Cultural (1583 words)

	BBC - Religion & Ethics - The Zoroastrian calendar
		The Zoroastrian calendar is full of holy days, feasts and festivals, giving Zoroastrians the reputation of being a joyful religion full of celebration.
		Festivals are a very prominent aspect of Zoroastrian worship and are closely linked with the seasons.
		The Zoroastrian calendar is split into twelve months.
	www.bbc.co.uk /religion/religions/zoroastrian/holydays/calendar.shtml (228 words)

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