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Which of the following is a festival celebrated by Parsis (Zoroastrians)?1. Shab-e-Qadr2. Navroz3. Zend Avesta4. The Dree Festival

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Navroz

The correct answer is Navroz.

  • Navroz is New Year celebrations on March 21 every year for Parsis, followers of Zoroastrianism, and various religions.
  • In India, it is known as Jamshed Navroz.
  • In India, the Parsi community, predominant in Mumbai and Gujarat who follow Zoroastrianism, celebrate Navroz or the Parsi New Year.

  • Shab-e-Qadr or Laylatul Qadr is the holiest night of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan or Ramzan.
    • It occurs in the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramzan or Ramadan and is considered as the Night of Power.
  • The Zend Avesta texts are the principal foundations of the Zoroastrian faith.
    • This is one of the world’s oldest religions and was once among the most widespread as well.
  • The dree festival is popular in Arunachal Pradesh and it is an important agricultural festival of the Apatani tribe.
    • This festival is celebrated on the 5th of July and this an auspicious festival in the Ziro district of Arunachal Pradesh.


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