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The Parsis (from Persian پارسى, DMG Pārsī, 'Persians') are an ethnic-religious group originally from Persia who follow the teachings of Zoroastrianism based on the Avestan canon and live as a closed community. Most Parsis live in India and Pakistan. The Persian followers of the god Ahura Mazda commonly refer to themselves as Zoroastrians (Persian زردشتى, DMG Zardoštī or زرتشتى, DMG Zartoštī). 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Name 02:31 Number 07:34 Why did the Parsis emigrate to India? 15:13 Genetics 16:18 Language 18:18 Thrown to the Vultures 21:02 Missing Vultures Parsis #India #Iran