In line with schools across the country, the bell marking the start of the 1403-1404 academic year rang at Noshirvan Jitata girls’ high school.
The students of Noshirvan Jitata school started the new academic year on Sunday, 1st of Mehr 1403 (21st September 2024), with morning prayers. At the opening ceremony, several prominent figures participated, including Dr. Mehraban Pouladi, head of the Mobedan Association; Behshid Barkhordar, the Zoroastrian MP, Afshin Namiranian, head of the Zoroastrian Association of Tehran; Mobeds Mehrab Vahidi and Pedram Soroushpour; Kambiz Mizanian, chairman of the board of trustees; Tahereh Farzami, high school principal; and Dr. Farzaneh Goshtasb. They all joined the students in marking the start of the new academic year.
During the ceremony, speeches were given by Behshid Barkhordar and Mobed Dr. Mehraban Pouladi. Additionally, Kambiz Mizanian and Behshid Barkhordar presented a letter of appreciation to Tahereh Farzami, acknowledging her efforts over the past year.
In her speech, Behshid Barkhordar stated: “Mehr is the month for the future-making students to start their studies. May all the dear students and teaching staff be blessed in this journey. Through acquiring knowledge, studying history and culture, and making wise choices with proper planning, you will undoubtedly achieve success in line with your goals and interests. We all bear a great responsibility. I ask Ahura Mazda to assist me in fostering hope and comfort for the students, knowing that they will shape the future. This is a profound responsibility, and there is no greater duty in the universe than the responsibility of being human. Those who understand the responsibility of humanity will comprehend its importance, and for this, I call upon your hands for help—the hands of families, associations, and everyone.”
Anoushiravan Dadgar High School, one of the institutions under the Tehran Zoroastrian Association, was founded in 1315 by the Zoroastrian philanthropist Noshirvan Jitata. Today, the school is known as Anoushirvan Jitata High School.
