the aim of this study was to assess the possible association between genetic polymorphisms of the glutathione s-transferase (gst) gene family and the risk of the development of metabolic syndrome (ms) in zoroastrian females in yazd, iran.in this case-control study, gstm1, t1, and p1 polymorphisms were genotyped in 51 randomly selected ms patients and 50 randomly selected healthy controls on feb...

abstract in zoroastrian law, there are several indications that denote to the temporary marriage as a legal institution and this can be compared to one law in imami jurisprudence. sunni and imami jurists differ on the continued legitimacy of the temporary marriage which the former believes it to be continued. temporary marriage is legitimate in the opinion of imami jurists and it has certain co...

Abstract This photo essay provides a visual archive of Parsi philanthropic efforts toward the Iranian Zoroastrian communities Yazd, Kerman, and Tehran during 1930s. The reproduces collection photographs from album produced by Anjoman (est. 1918) for benefit audiences in Bombay. These were taken compiled administrators Parsi-funded charities order to demonstrate Bombay-based benefactors how thei...

The present study examines the structure of Srōš Bāǰ Avesta, which forms first part Zoroastrian prayer, in order to determine its different parts and how construct it. prayer was created by religious leaders, over time leaders added things it or subtracted from In this research, will be determined Avesta each bāǰ taken were made included Avesta. article, both Iranian Indian examined ...

The transition period from Sasanian to Islamic Iran is a key moment for the upcoming history of both Europe and Asia. It indeed crucial put pieces together draw complex picture this central authority which used intermediaries local functionaries different religions. Among others, there were Christian communities. R. Curiel especially Gyselen studied catalogued Iranian copper coinage 7th 8th cen...