Azarmidokht Hormozan, a compassionate and philanthropic woman, passed away on the morning of Thursday, February 8, 2025 (18 Bahman 1403).
A well-respected figure in the Zoroastrian community, she was widely recognized for her generosity and charitable deeds. Her legacy of kindness, particularly in remembrance of her late daughter, Anahita Varjavand, is deeply cherished.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2025 (19 Bahman 1403), at 10 AM at Ghasr-e Firouzeh Cemetery in Tehran. Shuttle services will depart from Sanai Square and Salmas Square at 9 AM.
The third-day memorial ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2025 (20 Bahman 1403), at 6:30 PM, while the fourth-day service will take place on Sunday, February 11, 2025 (21 Bahman 1403), at 5 AM at Narges House.
Born on June 23, 1937 (2 Tir 1316) in Yazd, Azarmidokht Hormozan was the daughter of Dinyar Khodarahm Hormozan and Shirin Keykhosrow Tirandaz. Encouraged by her grandfather, Khodarahm Ormozdyar Bahram (Hormozan), a highly educated man of his time, she pursued her studies to become a teacher. She established her first school in Hosseinabad, where she taught students from first to sixth grade. At the age of 21, she became a certified educator with the Ministry of Education. Over the course of 20 years, she taught in schools across Yazd, Ardakan, Iranshahr, and Markar. After marrying the late Rashid Varjavand, she moved to Tehran, where she continued her teaching career in various schools across the city.
Azarmidokht Hormozan dedicated her career to educating young learners, with a special focus on first-grade students. Believing in the importance of early childhood development, she provided long-standing support to Dr. Bahram Parvaresh Kindergarten. She frequently organized religious ceremonies there, helping children connect with their ancestral faith and cultural heritage. The children lovingly regarded her as a grandmother, and her presence filled them with joy. Many Zoroastrian youths fondly remember those ceremonies and the warmth she brought to them.
In addition to being a devoted mother and wife, Azarmidokht Hormozan was deeply involved in community service. She served as a board member of the Tehran Zoroastrian Association during its 33rd and 34th terms and spent three years as the secretary of the Tehran Zoroastrian Women’s Organization.
She was also a strong advocate for athletes, offering financial support to the Anahita Varjavand women’s volleyball team for several years, enabling them to compete in the Janbakhtegan Cup tournaments
Her most recent interview was published in Issue No 497 of Amordad Weekly in the Zoroastrian section.
We extend our deepest condolences to her family, especially her daughter, Armita Varjavand, and pray to Ahura Mazda for her soul’s eternal peace.
