Editing Zoroastrianism

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! colspan="2" | Zoroastrianism
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! Family
| Iranian / Ancient Near Eastern
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! Origin region
| Ancient Iranian world
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! Founding period
| Ancient; commonly associated with the prophet Zarathustra / Zoroaster
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! Estimated adherents
| A small global community with historic roots in Iran and India.
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'''Zoroastrianism''' is An ancient Iranian tradition centered on Ahura Mazda, truth, ethical choice, ritual purity, and the struggle against destructive forces. 

== Overview ==
Zoroastrianism profoundly influenced religious life in ancient Iran and continues among Parsi, Irani, and diaspora communities. It emphasizes good thoughts, good words, good deeds, fire as a symbol of purity, and cosmic renewal.

== Key beliefs ==
* Ahura Mazda as wise Lord
* Asha: truth, order, and righteousness
* Moral choice between constructive and destructive forces
* Final renovation or renewal of creation
* Good thoughts, good words, good deeds

== Practices ==
* Prayer
* Fire temple worship
* Purity practices
* Navjote initiation
* Seasonal festivals
* Commemoration of the dead

== Places of worship ==
* Fire temple
* Agiary
* Atash Behram

== Sacred texts ==
* Avesta
* Gathas
* Pahlavi texts such as Bundahishn and Denkard

== Holidays and observances ==
* Nowruz
* Gahambars
* Khordad Sal
* Muktad / Fravardigan

== Branches and related traditions ==
* [[Parsi Zoroastrianism]] - Zoroastrian communities historically established in India after migration from Iran.
* [[Irani Zoroastrianism]] - Zoroastrian communities with roots in Iran.
* [[Reform and Revival Movements]] - Modern interpretive movements and diaspora initiatives with varied approaches to conversion and practice.

== See also ==
* [[Religion]]
* [[Theology]]
* [[Philosophy of religion]]

[[Category:Religions]]
[[Category:Iranian and ancient Near Eastern religions]]