The 2025 Shahenshahi Farvardegan (Muktad) days will be observed at the Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr (MGDM).
This year our Gathas are from Sunday, August 10 to Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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
For those unable to attend in person, all prayer sessions will also be streamed live on YouTube. This allows our extended community to join in remembrance and prayer from wherever they are.
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 Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Farvardegan Online Form
Farvardegan Paper Form
MGDM Clean Up:
The MGDM clean-up prior to Farvardegan days is on Sunday, August 3th 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 Tahsheen Daruwala at (647) 708-9860.
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.
If you wish to sponsor a meal and/or donate food, please e-mail [email protected] or call Percy Daruwalla (647) 720-8224.
Cash donations can be made at the ZSO safety deposit box located in the prayer room, or online by selecting the "Muktad Fund" option. Cheques are also accepted but must be received by Friday, August 1, 2025. Additionally, you can purchase the Candle & Sandalwood Package using the link provided below:
Donate Online or e-Transfer
Donate by Cheque
Candle & Sandalwood Package
Shahenshahi Farvardegan Prayers Schedule
August 10th – 15th, 2025
(Time Listed in Eastern Daylight Time)
live.zso.org
Sunday, August 10, 2025
7:00 AM -Morning Satum
7:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
Monday, August 11, 2025
7:00 AM - Morning Satum
7:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
4:00 PM - Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar (S)
7:00 AM - Morning Satum
7:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 AM - Morning Satum
7:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 AM -Morning Satum
7:45 AM - Afringan and Farokshi
11:45 AM - Afternoon Satum
4:45 AM - Afringan (Pachli Raat Nu Prayers)
6:30 PM - Navroze Jashan & Dinner (S)
Lecture Topics After Every Evening Satum
1st Gatha : Enrico Raffaelli, UoT Professor
Subject : “Importance of Rituals”
2nd Gatha : Rustom ChotiaSubject: “The Gathas of Holy Zarathustra”
3rd Gatha : Freddy Mirza
Subject: The Gathas - Contents, Meaning and application to daily life.
4th Gatha : Hoshang Udwadia
Subject : Stum prayers
5th Gatha: Daraius BharuchaAmesha Spentas and Fravashis - Devine beings worthy of worship.
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
