FEZANA Represented at 2020 National Interfaith Prayer Service

A report on FEZANA’s representation at the National Interfaith Prayer Service for Healing and Hope organized by Religions for Peace, USA

Submitted by Bakhtavar Desai, Co-chair, FEZANA Interfaith Activities Committee

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Religions for Peace USA organized the 2020 National Interfaith Prayer Service for Healing and Hope to pray for all impacted by the pandemic. The service was held on US National Day of Prayer, earlier this month.

A video recording of the event can be accessed here  or read about it on rfpusa.org website.

FEZANA participated in this national interfaith prayer service, represented by Behroze Dalal, R.N., from Cincinnati, OH, and member of ZAKOI (Zoroastrian Association of KY, OH, & IN).   She recited a verse from Gâthâ Ushtâvaiti, Yasna 46.7, which gives a message of eternal healing and hope to all mankind. In reciting this verse, she reinforced Prophet Zarathushtra’s message to the listeners that mankind must always be aware of the best tools gifted to us by God to solve any problem in life – our Atharashacha (the Divine Warmth and Light that dwells within each human being), and our Mananghashacha (our Good Thinking Mind). When used well, our Atharashacha lights our way in life, and our Mananghashacha leads us safely to our goals or destination.

Behroze did a great job representing our faith and our prophet’s evergreen practical teachings.

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FEZANA represents a diverse and growing Zarathushti community in North America.

Guided by the blessings of AHURA MAZDA and the teachings of our Prophet Zarathushtra; the Federation was founded in 1987 It serves as the coordinating body for 26 Zoroastrian Associations and 14 Corresponding Groups in the United States and Canada.

The activities of FEZANA are conducted in a spirit of mutual respect, co-operation and unity amongst all Member associations, and with due regard for the principles of GOODNESS, TRUTH, REASON, BENEVOLENCE, IMPLICIT TRUST and CHARITY towards all Mankind.

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