It is said from tiny acorns grow mighty oaks. So too, from the seeds sown in 1960, the World Zoroastrian Congress has evolved over the years to become a physical meeting ground for Zoroastrians from far corners of the world. The first World Congress was held in Tehran in 1960. Thereafter the next seven congresses have taken place in various parts of the world such as Mumbai, Tehran, Houston and London during the period 1964 to 2005. The themes of all Congresses have ranged from contact and cooperation to promoting solidarity. At the closing session of the 8th World Zoroastrian Congress in London, the symbolic torch was passed over to Dubai, for hosting the next World Zoroastrian Congress in 2009.

The Zoroastrian community in Dubai extends a very warm welcome to all Zoroastrians around the world to attend and participate in the Congress from 28th December to 31st December 2009 and make it a memorable event.