Zhulia Parsi and Leila Basim, the founders of women's library, attend the inauguration of women's library in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 24, 2022. REUTERS/Ali Khara 

A Parsi woman walks past Lamassu, a Mesopotamian protective deity, outside a fire temple on the occasion of the Persian New Year, in Mumbai, India, August 16, 2022. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas 

A Parsi couple bows before entering a fire temple on the occasion of the Persian New Year, in Mumbai, India, August 16, 2022. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas 

A Parsi woman carries a child as they exit a fire temple featuring carvings of ancient priests on the occasion of the Persian New Year, in Mumbai, India, August 16, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas 

Parsi women walk past the wall of a fire temple featuring carvings of ancient priests on the occasion of the Persian New Year, in Mumbai, India, August 16, 2021. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas 

A man walks past a wall of a Parsi fire temple featuring carvings of ancient priests on the occasion of the Parsi New Year in Mumbai, India, August 16, 2020. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas 

A man touches the wall of a Parsi fire temple featuring huge carvings of ancient priests on the occasion of the Persian New Year in Mumbai, India, March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

A man touches the wall of a Parsi fire temple featuring huge carvings of ancient priests on the occasion of the Persian New Year in Mumbai, India, March 21, 2019. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas 

A waiter arranges plates at a counter stacked with breakfast items at an Iranian Parsi restaurant in Mumbai, India, July 20, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas 

Activists of the North East Students Organization (NESO) hold placards as they protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016, which if passed by the government will make illegal migrants from minority communities like Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan eligible for Indian citizenship, in Guwahati, India May 12, 2018. REUTERS/Anuwar Hazarika 

A woman touches the wall of a Parsi fire temple featuring huge carvings of ancient priests on the occasion of the Persian New Year in Mumbai, India, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas 

Kaizad Todywalla, a Parsi businessman, poses at his ancestral property after speaking with Reuters in Mumbai, India, October 28, 2016. Picture taken October 28, 2016. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade 

A Parsi man walks past a wall of a Parsi fire temple featuring huge carvings of ancient priests in Mumbai, India, October 30, 2016. Picture taken October 30, 2016. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade 

A man offers a pastry to a kid at a fire temple during the Parsi New Year celebrations in Ahmedabad, India, August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Amit Dave 

A boy talks to his grandmother at a fire temple during the Parsi New Year celebrations in Ahmedabad, India, August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Amit Dave 

A woman kisses her son at a fire temple during the Parsi New Year celebrations in Ahmedabad, India, August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Amit Dave 

A Parsi man speaks to a priest at a fire temple during the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai, India, August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A Parsi man touches the walls of a Parsi fire temple featuring huge carvings of ancient priests during the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai, India, August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui 

A Parsi girl touches the walls of a Parsi fire temple featuring huge carvings of ancient priests during the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 18, 2015. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, immigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1,000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade 

Rupa Mody (L) and her husband Dara Mody, from the Parsi community, pose for a picture inside their house which was burnt and damaged in the Gujarat 2002 riots at the Gulbarg Society, a Muslim-dominated housing, in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad February 28, 2014. Narendra Modi's critics depict him as an autocratic Hindu supremacist who would tyrannize the country's minority Muslims if his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power. Modi himself insists he is a moderate who will create a prosperous India for people of all creeds. Picture taken February 28, 2014. To match Special Report INDIA-MUSLIMS/ REUTERS/Ahmad Masood (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY DISASTER POLITICS CIVIL UNREST ELECTIONS)

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Devotees embrace at a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad August 19, 2010. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, immigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Amit Dave (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION) 

Parsi children touch the walls of a Parsi fire temple featuring life-size carvings of ancient priests during the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2010. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, immigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION) 

A woman walks with a girl to a Parsi fire temple on Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 19, 2009. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1,000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe (INDIA SOCIETY RELIGION) 

Cyrus Parsy (L), Mahboub Padkanh (C) and Suzy Yashar (R) join with demonstrators gathered to protest the elections in Iran outside of a polling place in Los Angeles June 12, 2009. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES POLITICS ELECTIONS CONFLICT) 

Devotees pray at a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

An Indian Parsi girl prepares to tie a scarf on her head before entering a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A devotee prays in front of religious scriptures Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A devotee enters a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A family leaves a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

Devotees embrace at a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A devotee prays at a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A devotee enters a Parsi fire temple on Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A devotee enters a Parsi fire temple on Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 19, 2008. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

Florence Parsy, wife of Mallet, one of the victims of French self-confessed serial killer Michel Fourniret, arrives at Charleville-Mezieres courthouse May 13, 2008. The trial of Fourniret, charged with murdering at least seven girls in Belgium and France between 1987 and 2001, and his wife Monique Olivier, who faces charges of helping him murder at least three of his victims, has entered its eight week. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE) 

Katy Mehta (L) is helped to the Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 20, 2007. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A girl wears a scarf on her head prior to entering a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 20, 2007. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A man prays at a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year Day in Mumbai August 20, 2007. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

Children enter a fire temple on the Parsi New Year day as a beggar boy (R) looks on in Mumbai August 20, 2007. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

Katy Mehta, an Indian Parsi woman, enters a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year day in Mumbai August 20, 2007. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

Parsi children wear scarves on their heads as they enter a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year Day in Mumbai August 20, 2007. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A woman stands in a Parsi temple as other Parsis are seen praying to mark the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2007. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A woman walks to a Parsi fire temple on the Parsi New Year's day in Mumbai August 20, 2007. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA) 

A woman prepares to enter a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2006. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe (INDIA) 

A woman enters a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2006. The Parsis, descendants of Persian Zoroastrians, emigrated to the Indian subcontinent more than 1000 years ago to escape religious persecution after the Islamic conquest. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe (INDIA) 

- PHOTO TAKEN 20AUG05 - A Parsi touches the wall of a temple featuring life-size carvings of ancient head priests during the Parsi New Year in Mumbai in this August 20, 2005 file picture. Having fled [Iran] centuries ago, there are about 40,000 Parsis in Mumbai, representing more than a quarter of all Zoroastrians. They have played a formidable part in the history of India's largest city and [financial capital, known as Bombay] until 1995. 

- PHOTO TAKEN 20AUG05 - A Parsi family walks along the wall of a temple featuring life-size carvings of ancient head priests during the Parsi New Year in Mumbai in this August 20, 2005 file picture. Having fled [Iran] centuries ago, there are about 40,000 Parsis in Mumbai, representing more than a quarter of all Zoroastrians. They have played a formidable part in the history of India's largest city and financial [capital, known as Bombay] until 1995. 

- PHOTO TAKEN 20AUG05 - A woman prepares before entering a Parsi temple in Mumbai in this August 20, 2005 file picture. Having fled [Iran] centuries ago, there are about 40,000 Parsis in Mumbai, representing more than a quarter of all Zoroastrians. They have played a formidable part in the history of India's largest city and financial [capital, known as Bombay] until 1995. 

A girl holds flowers at a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2005. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. 

A Parsi lady walks besides the wall of a fire temple featuring life-size carvings of ancient head priests, on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2005. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. 

A girl prays at a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2005. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. 

A girl prays at a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2005. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe AD/NL 

A woman prepares before entering a Parsi temple in Mumbai in this August 20, 2005 file picture. Having fled Iran centuries ago, there are about 40,000 Parsis in Mumbai, representing more than a quarter of all Zoroastrians. They have played a formidable part in the history of India's largest city and financial capital, known as Bombay until 1995. To match feature Religion-Parsis REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe PP/PN 

A girl stands outside a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2005. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe AD/NL 

A girl holds flowers at a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2005. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe AD/NL 

A Parsi lady walks besides the wall of a fire temple featuring life-size carvings of ancient head priests, on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2005. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe AD/NL 

A girl prays at a Parsi temple on the Parsi New Year in Mumbai August 20, 2005. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe AD/NL 

A Parsi lady places her hand reverentially on the wall of a fire temple featuring lifesize carvings of ancient head priests in Bombay on the Parsi New Year, August 20, 2004. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia following persecution from Arab conquerors. REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe 

Young Parsi girls sit on a ledge at a Parsi fire temple bearing stone
carvings of ancient head priests on the Parsi New Year in Bombay August
21, 2003. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi
community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they fled
Persia (modern-day Iran) following persecution from Arab conquerors.
The Parsis are often referred to as the "Dying Race" because of their
dwindling population, which the community heads say is presently about
0.02 percent of India's one billion population. REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto

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Young Parsi girls pose for a picture for a relative at a Parsi fire
temple on the Parsi New Year in Bombay August 21, 2003. Followers of
the Persian prophet Zarathustra, the Parsi community arrived in western
India 1200 years ago after they fled Persia (modern-day Iran) following
persecution from Arab conquerors. The Parsis are often referred to as
the "Dying Race" because of their dwindling population, which the
community heads say is presently about 0.02 percent of India's 1
billion population. REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto

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Members of the Parsi community greet each other at a Parsi fire temple
bearing stone carvings of ancient head priests on the Parsi New Year in
Bombay August 21, 2003. Followers of the Persian prophet Zarathustra,
the Parsi community arrived in western India 1200 years ago after they
fled Persia (modern-day Iran) following persecution from Arab
conquerors. The Parsis are often referred to as the "Dying Race"
because of their dwindling population, which the community heads say is
presently about 0.02 percent of India's 1 billion population.
REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto

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