Zoroastrianism (Avestan Dan Vauhi the good religion)[2] is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht). Mazdaism is the religion that acknowledges the divine authority of Ahura Mazda, proclaimed by Zoroaster to be the one uncreated Creator of all (God). As demonstrated by Zoroastrian creed and articles of faith, the two terms are effectively synonymous. In a declaration of the creed — the Fravarn — the adherent states: '…I profess myself a devotee of Mazda, a follower of Zarathustra.' (Yasna 12.2, 12.8) Zoroastrianism was once the dominant religion of much of Greater Iran as it was first preached in Balkh, a northern city of Afghanistan. As of 2007 the faith has dwindled to very small numbers; many sources suggest that it is practiced by fewer than 200,000 worldwide, with its largest centers in India and Iran. However, some sources have recently revised their figures and suggest the population may still be as large as 2 million worldwide.
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