Explore one of the world's oldest religions through history, philosophy, stories, and lived Parsi experience.

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐭: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐙𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫

📍 Petersgate Tap, 19a St Petersgate, Stockport SK1 1EB 📅 Monday 9th November

⏰ Venue opens 6:30pm · Moot begins 7pm · Talk ~8pm · Close 10:45pm

🎟️ £3 each or £5 for two — bring a friend

🅿️ Merseyway / Redrock Car Park (SK1 1HG & SK1 1SA)

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸

An Introduction to Zoroastrianism

This month we welcome Kerbie Mar for an accessible and personal introduction to Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest religions and a tradition deeply rooted in his Parsi heritage. Rather than a formal religious lecture, Kerbie draws on stories, teachings, and family knowledge passed down through his grandparents, sharing the faith as it is lived and remembered.

He will explore where Zoroastrianism came from, the teachings of Zarathustra and Ahura Mazda, the Gathas, sacred fire (and why it isn’t worshipped), Parsi traditions, the Faravahar, funeral customs, and beliefs about the soul’s journey after death.

You’ll also hear about Vishtaspa, Firdausi and the Shahnameh, the Parsis’ migration from Persia to India, and the ideas within Zoroastrianism that later influenced other religions. Expect history, philosophy, stories, humour, and lived experience woven together.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲

The origins and teachings of Zoroastrianism

Zarathustra, Ahura Mazda, and the Gathas

Sacred fire and its symbolism

Parsi traditions and the Faravahar

Funeral customs and beliefs about the soul

Zoroastrian influences on later religions

Stories from the Shahnameh and Parsi history

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Zoroastrianism is thousands of years old, yet its central message remains simple and relevant: Good Thoughts. Good Words. Good Deeds. This talk offers a rare chance to hear about the tradition from someone who lives it, sharing insight into a faith that continues to shape culture, ethics, and storytelling across the world.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼

Arrive early for seats, drinks, and a chat

Open to newcomers, regulars, and the curious

No step‑free access available

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