The plan for building an artificial island in the shape of fravahar in the Persian Gulf is under completion .The agreed confirmation for this project has also been issued. This island is being built on a 6 million and two hundred thousand square meter land measuring 3x5 km.This island is located in front of the outskirts of the historical Siraf Harbour in the Bushehr province. This island includes Boarding and lodging sites,Hotels,University, Solar Energy Center ,Playground,A big cultural International Hall for cultural speech and conversations etc....
Dr.Esfandiyar Ekhtiyari(The Iranian Zoroastrians MP) being the managerial member of this team informed us that in the near future the plan for this project which is being supervised by 60 executives will be executed after final analysis.This project being unique in its own kind will be displaying something of its own kind to the generations to come.
This artificial island will be built in the Southern part of pars locality in the outskirts of the historical harbour of Siraf. Siraf being one of the oldest cities of the Bushehr province.Once this harbour was the host to big ships that arrived from main Iranian and MiddleEast harbours but due to earthquake and Tsunami in the spring of the year 398 Ghamari most of this harbour was destroyed and now the only remains show the Siraf Jame Mosque, the Nasuri Fort, Dakhme( The Zoroastrian Cemetary),and a market.
As per Iranian belief Fravahar is the part of every being and that it is with fravahar that we can enlighten our path towards development and that best light. Different parts of Fravahar have been explained as Follows
The Faravahar or Farohar is the spirit of human being that had been existed before his/her birth and will continue to exist after his/her death. It is to remind one of the purpose of life on this Earth, which is to live in such a way that the soul progresses spiritually and attains union with Ahura-Mazda (the Wise Lord); this state is called Frasho-kereti in Avesta.
The Fravahar's face resembles the face of human being and therefore, indicates its connection to mankind. There are two wings which have three main feathers. These main feathers indicate three symbols of 'good reflection,' 'good words,' and 'good deed,' which are at the same time the motive of flight and advancement. The lower part of the Fravahar consists of three parts, representing 'bad reflection,' 'bad words,' and 'bad deed' which causes misery and misfortune for human beings.
There are two loops at the two sides of the Fravahar, which represent Sepanta Minu, and Angra Minu. The former is directed toward the face and the latter is located at the back. This also indicates that we have to proceed toward the good and turn away from bad. The circle in the middle of the Fravahar's trunk indicates that our spirit is immortal, having neither a beginning nor an end.
One hand of the Fravahar points upwards, showing that we have to struggle to thrive. The other hand holds a ring. Some interpreters consider that as the ring of covenant, representing loyalty and faithfulness which is the basis of Zarathustra's philosophy.
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1. Written by a
Seems Fantastic! |
2. Written by farangis
That is good plan .My offer Pls ask the zoroastrian pay mony for this regrdes. |
3. Written by Manouchehr
GOOD JOB I LOVE T HAT project |
4. Written by Zorastrian
It's like a dream come true, feel touched and very nice about it. With the blessings of Ahura Mazda may all go well. |
5. Written by SANOBER J GHADIALI
I PRAY TO AHURAMAZDA FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF THIS PROECT AT THE EARLIEST.I WISH I AM ABLE TO VISIT IRAN AND SEE IT MYSELF. |
6. Written by kaizad
Amazing design. We Parsi-Iranis should come with such ideas which keeps us dated with the world, and also show them we can yet exist no matter how far the time may go. Cheers |
7. Written by Mitra Quettawala
It is unbelievable and Fantastic. May it all go well. When will it be completed? |
9. Written by Xerxes.H.Bhathena
I'd love to know everything about The Zoroastrian Faith.Loved the artical above.Thank You.
Xerxes. |
10. Written by Roshni Bhavnagri
An extremely interesting project -
New island of Farohar. Please do keep me informed of its progress. I am a Zoroastrian, and ver interested in our religion & the welfare of our community.
Thank you |
11. Written by Roshni Bhavnagri
An extremely interesting project -
New island of Farohar. Please do keep me informed of its progress. I am a Zoroastrian, and ver interested in our religion & the welfare of our community.
Thank you |
12. Written by Neville Kasad
Once completed it will be another marvel created by mankind for the welfare of mankind. It\'s a beautiful piece of art. Congratulations to the people of Iran for keeping the faith of Zorastrians still alive. |
13. Written by zenobia
Superb idea. The very thought of building a Farohar Island is amazing. Congratulations and keep the good work going..Extremely proud to be born a Zoroastrian.. |
14. Written by Dilshad
An incredible project. Hail ZAROASTRIANISM!!! |
15. Written by VIRAF SURTY
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WISH WE WERE STAYING ON THE ISLAND GOD BLESS |
16. Written by Shehnaaz Khambatta
Awesome & amazing pictures. Please keep me posted informed of these kind of sites or anything hapeening in our world. |
18. Written by niloofur
WOW this plan is just amazing I
hope it really happens We need to tell the world more about OUR RELIGION
PROUD TO BE A ZORASHTRIAN |
19. Written by behram 
I appreciate this kind of articles on the net and should be published in our local papers and it should be thrust into today's generation who is forgetting the religion and its importance.
We badly need to educate our young generation from the begining of their childhood and parents should force upon religion into them with good faith as other things are taught to follow in their daily routine life.
Thanks. |
20. Written by Neville Irani
This article is well dipicted. Kudos to the writer & Cheers to Zoroastrian Faith & Religion. Long Live Zarthustis!! |
21. Written by Neville Irani
The article is too good!! Cheers to the writer & also to Zoroastrain faith & Religion. Long live the Zarthustis!! |
22. Written by Kurush Dali Unwalla
A fantastic idea!
A suggestion - Please have this information posted on www.avesta.org if possible, it shall reach a wider audience.
May this project find success with the GRACE AND POWER OF MUSHKIL AHSAN BEHRAM YAZAD AND PAK DADAR AHURA MAZDA.
All the best!
Warm Regards
Kurush Dali Unwalla |
23. Written by Mr. ASPI J. WADIA
This is truly a phenomenal attempt to consolidate and revive the true ZOROASTRIAN faith.
If there is anything that I can do to help please let me know. GOD BLESS. |
24. Written by maharukh Shroff
It is good some intelligent mind and persons are working towards good.. wish you all the very best..
why is this code 59913 mean? |
25. Written by Dilnavaz Malbari
Awesome...idea, articile and pictures. Keep us posted. |
26. Written by Cyra Cyrus Noshirwan
Excellent piece of work. This goes a long way to show that we are just like diamonds; scarce in quantity, but priceles. Long live the Zoraostrians. Hurray!! |
27. Written by FAROKH D. VARIAVA
HI ALL,
I WAS VERY PROUD TO READ THE ARTICLE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST. MAY AHURA MAZDA BE WITH OUR COMMUNITY ALWAYS AMEN! |
28. Written by Freddie Movdawala
I hope that some kind of Zoroastrian Culture or Historical events are also restored or built to make a show case of Zoroastrian presence in Iran |
29. Written by Yasmin Purvez Wadia
Very good Project. It is nice to see tat Parsis WERE ARE and WILL BE the most intelligent Community in the World. |
30. Written by Nereus Dubash
Great idea.....should have plenty of booze and dancing by the sea shore |
31. Written by SHAHZAD H. WADIA
This island is afantastic idea and if it turns as it is thought to be it would be a great place for everyone to visit to cleanse the mind, body and soul. |
32. Written by Sam Wadia
I intend to visit the islands when they are completed. |
33. Written by Rohinton Shroff
It will be a great interest to all Zorastrains, to take pride and interest in our religion. Long Live our Zoroastrain Faith.. |
34. Written by Zarir Oomrigar
i had seen this mail previously also.
hope that this prestigious project completes on time & then i plan to visit. |
35. Written by z`inobia vazifdar`
It was very interesting to read about this do give us good information |
36. Written by natasha
REALLY GREAT PROJECT. GOD BLESS. |
37. Written by Annahita J
The idea is fantastic. An engineering and architectural feat! I would like to raise a question about how the land will be created to house the various structures?
What will the resulting environmental impact be on the underwater landscape, coral reefs, migratory patterns of marine life etc. |
38. Written by s.vafadari
This will be a change from calling the Persian Gulf, Arab Gulf or just Golf. Faravahar symbolises as, the moving forward force, the providence spark installed in all of us, an ancient Iranian sign, appearing in Iran at Persepolis and could be traced back to the Hitites about 1700 BC about Zoroaster\\\'s time. |
40. Written by Hoshang Nekoo
Looking forward to this plan turning into reality.Will definately plan a visit ti Iran once more. Many thaks to the people of Iran. |
41. Written by Rohinton Patarwala
Excellent Vision and Kudos to all involved. What a dynasty to leave behind for this generations and future generations of Zoroastrians. May Ahura Mazda be with all of us Always. Amin Amin Amin |
42. Written by maharookh vevaina
superb idea. continue the good work. God Bless the team. |
43. Written by Cyrus S. Saiwalla
Kudos to Iranian Zoroastrians, who have still preserved the Kyanian blood and like our fore fathers, they are steadfast in following the tenets of Zoroastrianism. |
44. Written by NOSHIR KATRAK
WITH AHURA MAZDA'S BLESSINGS MAY THIS PROJECT BE SUCCESSFUL.
HOPE, THE ENTIRE ZORASTRIAN COMUNITY ENJOYS THE PRIVELAGE OF THIS WONDER.
WITH AHURA MAZDA'S BLESSINGS, MAY WE REQUEST HIM TO MAKE IRAN A HOME TO THE ENTIRE ZORASTRIAN COMMUNITY OF THE WORLD, ONCE AGAIN. |
45. Written by Pervez
During our recent trip to Iran our first hand experience says that Iranians though unofficially have great respect for Zoroastrins. After all they are awrae of their roots and are proud of it. |
46. Written by Roxana M. Khushrushai
Cheers to the idea.
May the blessings of Ahura Mazda be with the creators and workers of this project. Extreamly proud to be a Zarthushti.
Thank you for the updates
Roxana |
47. Written by Kashmira A M
In the name of Pak Ahuramazda, as the sun shines bright and lightens the whole Universe, in the same way may our religion spread far and wide and bring glory to our religion by building this project In Iran. |
48. Written by Kashmira A M
Numokhuda may Our AshoFarohar light this land with many devotees far and wide from all the corners of our Universe. |
49. Written by tehemtan mistry
I adore this article. May I suggest that, we stop calling ourselves \"ZOROASTRIAN\" rather than \"ZARTHOSTI\" from the name of our great prophet \"ZARTHUSTRA\". Again, please remember don\'t say \"ZARATHUSTRA\" but say \"ZARTHUSTRA\". No \"A\"after \"R\".
No offence please, my dear Zarthosti brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, nephews and nieces etc. |
50. Written by Shazneen Jahangir
Its a super idea. It will surely help our young generation to know about our religion. My dream is to visit Iran atleast once. I will pray for this project to be a grand success. |
51. Written by Merzi
Good Thoughts, Good Words,
Good Deeds !!!
The one & the only religion that will survive throught-out......
I am Proud to be a Zoroastrian..
Cheers to all the people of this Religion.... |
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