Parsi Eggs
Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer
Around the 10th century, fire-worshiping Zoroastrians faced religious persecution in Persia (modern-day Iran) and were forced to leave their homeland. India, known for its religious tolerance and inclusivity, welcomed the refugees. A large contingent were granted permission to land in Gujarat, thus founding the Parsi (Gujarati term for Persian) community in India. Today, Mumbai is home to the largest Parsi population in the world. They assimilated into Indian culture and British colonialism with great fanfare.