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ZOROASTRIAN [8 records]

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Record 1 2018-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Religion (General)
OBS

Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation is founded on the principles of the Zoroastrian faith with the purpose of preserving the rich Zoroastrian heritage for the present and future generations by serving humanity, in general, and the religious and social needs of the Zoroastrians in Ontario, in particular. The conduct of the Foundation activities [are] in a spirit of mutual respect, co-operation and unity amongst fellow mankind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Religion (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 3 2014-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
OBS

Language spoken in Iran.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
OBS

Langue parlée en Iran.

Spanish

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Record 4 2004-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Philosophy and Religion
OBS

Information confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Philosophie et religion
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Key term(s)
  • Société zoroastriste de l'Ontario

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Sociología (Generalidades)
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Record 6 1995-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oriental Religions
CONT

Naw Ruz(or Nowruz), the seventh great festival, means "New Day" and is the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian year 1374. It falls on the spring equinox and symbolizes the renewal of the world after the winter. Naw Ruz also celebrates the creation of fire which is symbolic of Asha or righteousness. Further, it is the day on which Zarathustra received his revelation.

OBS

Zoroastrianism.

Key term(s)
  • Nairuz

French

Domaine(s)
  • Religions orientales
CONT

[...] le 21 mars, date du Nawroz, le Nouvel An persan (Norouz) avec festivités (Jamshedi Navroze) et absolution des péchés (Pateti); [...]

OBS

Zoroastrisme.

Spanish

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Record 7 1995-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oriental Religions
CONT

Naw Ruz(the first day of the Zoroastrian/Persian year 1374) also celebrates the creation of fire which is symbolic of Asha or righteousness.

OBS

Zoroastrianism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Religions orientales
CONT

[...] asha, la forme iranienne du terme rta qui, en sanskrit, désigne l'ordre universel, principe cosmique, liturgique et moral, etc.

OBS

Zoroastrisme.

Spanish

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Record 8 1978-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Religion (General)
DEF

An adherent of Zoroastrianism (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Religion (Généralités)
CONT

Zoroastrisme ou Mazdéisme. Les Zoroastriens sont monothéistes.

DEF

(du nom de Zoroastre, Zarathoustra). Qui est propre à Zarathoustra, à sa religion.

Spanish

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