Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan of the world`s oldest religions Zoroastrianism was also practiced in the territory of Azerbaijan in ancient times. Zoroastrianism, sharing its name with its founder Iranian prophet Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra), was the first monotheistic belief in the world and the official religion in Persia from 600 BCE to 650 CE. Zoroastrians believed that a god called Ahura Mazda (Wise Lord) created the universe. Sacred book of Zoroastrianism Avesta consists of two main sections: the oldest section contains the Gathas including seventeen hymns and the younger Avesta containing commentaries to the older one. It also includes myths, stories and details
Avesta AIK club currently plays in Division 3 Södra Norrland which is the fifth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Avestavallen in Avesta. Avesta AIK are affiliated to Dalarnas Fotbollförbund. Avesta AIK has competed in the following divisions: In recent seasons Avesta AIK have had the following average attendances: The attendance record was set in 1961 when 4,498 people attended the match with IK Brage. Avesta AIK Avesta AIK is a Swedish football club located in Avesta, Sweden. The club was founded in February 1905 as Avesta Absolutisters Idrottsklubb. The name was changed to Avesta Allmänna Idrottsklubb