Calgary

Who we are

The Zoroastrian Association of Alberta (ZAA) is a non-profit organization registered under the Provice of Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1981 with the mission of bringing together Zoroastrian individuals across the province and to operate under the Objectives of the Association as laid out in 1981. The operation of ZAA is carried out in the cities of Calgary and Edmonton.

What we do

We maintain, promote and disseminate the knowledge of the fundamentals, doctrines, traditions and cultural heritage of the Zoroastrian religion- as laid down in the Zoroastrian scriptures.

We undertake humanitarian and charitable activities.

We celebrate Zoroastrian feasts and provide assistance in the organizing, holding and supervising performances of religious ceremonies -- related to the Zoroastrian religion.

We welcome and to provide assistance to newcomers to the Zoroastrian community of Alberta.

We receive, acquire and hold gifts, donations, legacies and devices.

We organize exchange groups for the purpose of social and educational benefits with other Zoroastrian societies - and amalgamate with them if the membership deems it generally advantageous to the Zoroastrians in Alberta.

We provide for the recreation for members by organizing social activities, by providing a meeting place, by establishing and maintaining a library, and by procuring the delivery of lectures on social educational, economic, cultural and religious subjects, including arranging musical and drama entertainment.