Parsi, also spelled Parsee, member of a group of followers in India of the Persian prophet Zoroaster. The Parsis, whose name means "Persians", are descended from Persian Zoroastrians who emigrated to India to avoid religious persecution by the Muslims.

Mar 27, 2025 · Parsi, member of a group of followers in India of the Iranian prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). The Parsis are descended from Persian Zoroastrians who emigrated to India to avoid religious persecution by Muslims. Learn more about the history of the Parsis in this article.

Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) was probably the best-known Parsi throughout the world.

Jan 9, 2019 · The term Parsi refers to an individual who belongs to the Zoroastrian society that moved from Persia to India during the 7th century AD to flee persecution from Muslims who had conquered Persia.

Painting of a Sindhi (left) and a Parsi (right) from a series of twelve paintings, ca.1850 in Sindh, Pakistan. The Parsis are a ethnic and religious group in India and Pakistan who follow Zoroastrianism. They are descendants of Persians who moved to the region to escape religious persecution during the Arab conquest of the Persian Empire.

Owing to the persecution of Zoroastrians in the post-Sasanian period, a large wave of Iranian migrants fled to India, where they became known as the Parsi people, who now represent India's oldest Zoroastrian community.

Oct 2, 2009 · The confused response of the Parsi priesthood to these early campaigns marked the beginning of an era of re-interpretation of the Avesta, the effects of which soon began to filter back to Iran.

Parsi, también escrito parsi, miembro de un grupo de seguidores en la India del profeta persa Zoroastro. Los parsis, cuyo nombre significa "persas", descienden de zoroastrianos persas que emigraron a la India para evitar la persecución religiosa de los musulmanes.

Apr 15, 2025 · Parsi Khabar is a portal of information about Parsis and Zoroastrians, appearing on the world wide web everyday. The main objective of the site is to inform the public about news articles referencing Parsis.

Oct 14, 2024 · A Parsi, often spelt Parsee, is an Indian devotee of the Persian prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). The Parsis are derived from Iranian Zoroastrians who came to India to escape religious persecution at the hands of Muslims.