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  • Norouz Celebration 2022

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for an afternoon celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring! Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New […]

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  • Prayers and Whirling for Abadan

    Livestream
    San Jose, CA San Jose, CA, United States

    Join us for a prayer session, ancient mourning ritual of the Persian Gulf (Call of the Sea), and whirling in memory of the casualties and devastation in Abadan, Iran. Together […]

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  • Dance of the Soul: An Introduction to Sufi Whirling

    Online

    Discover the power and mystery of whirling as a gateway for self-growth and spiritual enlightenment through movement, music, and meditation. Inspired by nature, ancient Iranic rituals, science, and the beautiful […]

    $20

  • Peace and Solidarity for Iran

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for […]

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    Free

  • Peace and Solidarity for Iran

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for […]

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    Free

  • Peace and Solidarity for Iran

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for […]

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    Free

  • Canceled Yalda: Calling in the Light

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for an evening gathering sharing stories, poetry, and more for Yalda, the winter solstice. This year we dedicate our evening with prayers and sacred rituals honoring the bravery […]

    $5 – $15

  • Sepandārmazgān: The Day of Love

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    Sepandārmazgān was a day when women rested and men had to bring them gifts.Learn of the history and origins of Sepandārmazgān, the Persian festival of love, with Scholar Farima Berenji. […]

  • Christmas and its Ancient Persian Tradition

    Livestream
    Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center 938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA, United States

    A Lecture by Scholar and Ethnologist, Dr. Farima Berenji We have always known of Christmas on December 25th, with a traditional decorated tree, candles, and gifts. Christmas celebrates the birth […]

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  • Norouz Online Celebration

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for an evening celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring! Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New […]

    Free – $20

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