Application for the 8th Return to Roots trip in 2025
Applicants who have Pakistani citizenship and / or Pakistani background Is NOW CLOSED.
Zoroastrian Return to Roots is pleased to announce the opening of applications for Return To Roots 8 tentatively scheduled for March 8th to 22nd, 2025 (exact dates may move +/- 1 day on each end. Exact dates will be confirmed in due course)
Applications from any part of the world, including Indian born and based participants, are encouraged.
All applicants need to fulfill all four of the following conditions. These terms are non-negotiable.
- Applicants to be between the ages of 22 and 35 years old as of March 1, 2023.
- Applicant must be a practising Zarathushti
- At least one parent of the applicant is a Zarathushti
- All applicants have had their Navjote/Sudreh Pushi ceremony performed
The itinerary will respect local customs and traditions of the religious and cultural institutions we visit in Mumbai and Gujarat and be customized accordingly to accommodate and include all our applicants.
Before you begin the application process please read through our FAQ Section to address common questions and criteria for application.
Acceptance decisions will be made on a rolling basis. The first round of decisions are expected to be made by December 1, 2024, and you will be informed as soon as possible. If you require an expedited decision due to work commitments and acquiring enough leave for the tour please let us know.
Applications close on January 31, 2025 or earlier if all slots are filled.
We encourage applicants to apply before the deadline and approach one’s local community members and associations for funding and sponsorship.
If you have any questions prior to applying, please email apply@zororoots.org