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The 2024 Shahenshahi Farvardegan (Muktad) days will be observed at the Mehraban Guiv Darb-e-Meher (MGDM). This year our Gathas are from Saturday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 14, 2024. During these auspicious days, we reflect and pray, remembering our Loved ones who passed away.
Here is what you need to know about the upcoming Farvardegan days in August:
- Lunch will follow the 11:45 am Satum prayer
- Dinner will follow the 7:00 pm Satum prayer
All of the following prayer performances will be in person:
- Three Satum sessions (morning, afternoon and evening)
- Afringan in the morning
- Farokshi in the morning
- Evening Satum and Hum Bundagi
To submit names of departed family members:
To submit names of your departed loved ones, please complete the online form listed below. The last day to submit names is Monday, August 5, 2024.
Farvardegan Online Form
Farvardegan Paper Form
MGDM Clean Up:
The MGDM clean-up prior to Farvardegan days is on Sunday, August 4th from 10 am to 2 pm. We request you all to come in large numbers. Lunch will be provided. You can register online or call or text Khushru Chothia (416) 677-7555.
MGDM Clean Up Sign Up Form
High school students and volunteer hours:
High school students can use this opportunity for their volunteer hours requirements. If you are interested in earning those hours during the Farvardegan days while helping the community, building new friendships and having fun, please contact Pearl or Spenta Chothia at (416) 917-7402.
Donations:
Sandalwood donations are appreciated to help maintain the supply at MGDM. Worshippers are encouraged to bring their own sandalwood offerings when possible.
Donations of fruit, flowers, food (malido, papri, ravo, mithai, etc.) are gratefully accepted.
For those who cannot visit the MGDM and wish to make an offering, please make a donation online and select "Muktad Fund". You can also purchase the Candle & Sandlewood package with the link listed below.
Donate Online
Candle & Sandalwood Package
Shahenshahi Farvardegan Prayers Schedule
August 11th – 15th, 2024
(Time Listed in Eastern Daylight Time)
Saturday, August 10, 2024
8:00 AM -Morning Satum
8:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 PM - Evening Satum Followed By Humbandagi
Sunday, August 11, 2024
8:00 AM -Morning Satum
8:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
4:00 PM - Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar (S)
7:00 PM - Evening Satum Followed By Humbandagi
Monday, August 12, 2024
7:00 AM -Morning Satum
7:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 PM - Evening Satum Followed By Humbandagi
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
7:00 AM -Morning Satum
7:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 PM - Evening Satum Followed By Humbandagi
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
7:00 AM -Morning Satum
7:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 PM - Evening Satum Followed By Humbandagi
Thursday, August 15, 2024
5:00 AM - Afringan (Pachli Raat Nu Prayers)
6:30 PM - Navroze Jashan & Dinner (S)
Looking forward to seeing you all at the MGDM during the Farvardegan days and thank you for your continued support and dedication.
Mahanaz Sheriar
Muktad Committee Chair