Zoroastrian Society of Ontario upcoming events

Verahram Rooz (Wednesday, July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Starts from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for Individual Avesta.
Group Avesta located at the Atashgah will start from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Primary Contact: Rostam Khosraviani - (416) 477-7416 - rostaminkanoon@gmail.com

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Bollywood Meets Hollywood (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

2026 World Cup Finals (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Jashn-e-Amordadgan (F) (Saturday, July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Verahram Rooz (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Starts from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for Individual Avesta.
Group Avesta located at the Atashgah will start from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Primary Contact: Rostam Khosraviani - (416) 477-7416 - rostaminkanoon@gmail.com

Farvardegan (Muktad) Clean Up (Sunday, August 09, 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Farvardegan (Muktad) Days (S) (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Shahenshahi Farvardegan (Muktad) days will be observed in person at the Mehraban Guiv Darb e Meher (MGDM) from Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 15, 2026.

During these auspicious days, we honour the Fravashis of our dearly departed through prayers, reflection, and acts of generosity. These blessed days bring our community together in remembrance, fellowship, and service.

Prayers Schedule

August 10^th – 14^th, 2026

7:00 am – Morning Satum
*7:45 an – Afringan & Farokshi
11:45 am – Afternoon Satum
*7:00 pm – Evening Satum & Humbandagi

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:00 pm - Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar (S)

Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:45 am - Afringan (Patli Raat Prayers)

6:30 pm - Navroze Jashan & Dinner (S)

*Meals: Lunch follows the 11:45 am Satum and Dinner follows the 7:00 pm Satum

Include Names of Deceased Loved Ones

To include names in the Muktad prayers, please complete the Muktad Prayers Form and submit it by Friday, August 3, 2026.

Farvardegan Online Form

Farvardegan Paper Form

Note:

Priests will recite four names per form

Names from previous years will not be carried forward automatically

Sponsorship & Donation Opportunities

Your support helps ensure that these sacred days are observed with dignity and devotion.

Meal Sponsorships:

Lunch:$500

Dinner: $1,000 (All meal sponsorship for the five days have already been generously fulfilled — thank you to our sponsors!)

Sponsors will be acknowledged unless anonymity is preferred.

Donations Welcome:

Flowers, fruits, and ceremonial items (Sandalwood, Loban, etc.)

Sandalwood (bring your own if possible)

Prayer supplies and general Muktad expenses

Traditional food items (Malido, papri, ravo, mithai, etc.)

Ways to Donate:

Cash - Drop off in ZSO safety deposit box

Cheque - Complete the Manual Donation Form

e-Transfer - Send to payments@zso.org with the message "Muktad Donation"

Online - Click Donate and select "Muktad Fund"

Order Candle & Sandalwood Package

Volunteer Opportunities

MGDM Clean‑Up Day - Sunday, August 9, 10 am - 2 pm:

Light refreshments and lunch provided. Register online or contact Khushru Chothia at (416) 677‑7555.

High School Volunteer Hours:

Students can earn hours while helping during Farvardegan days. Contact Tahsheen Daruwala at (647) 708-9860.

We welcome help with:

Meal service

Setup and cleanup

Event support

These sacred Farvardegan Days remind us to honour our loved ones through prayer, remembrance, and generosity. Your participation, whether through sponsorship, donations, or volunteering, strengthens our community and preserves our cherished traditions.

“May the remembrance of our loved ones inspire us to serve our community with kindness and devotion.”

Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar (S) (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Navroze Jashan & Dinner (S) (Saturday, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Khordad Sal (S) (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Jashn-e-Shahrivargan (F) (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Farvardegan (S) (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Dasturji Kukadarooji Baj (S) (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Verahram Rooz (Sunday, September 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Starts from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for Individual Avesta.
Group Avesta located at the Atashgah will start from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Primary Contact: Rostam Khosraviani - (416) 477-7416 - rostaminkanoon@gmail.com

Paitashahem Gahambar (F) (Sunday, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Group Navjote / Sedreh-Pooshi Ceremony (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Zoroastrian Society of Ontario and the Iranian Zoroastrian Cultural Kanoun, with the generous support of our donors, are proud to host the second Group Navjote/Sedreh Pooshi Ceremony.

We warmly invite our community members to join us in witnessing this beautiful and meaningful milestone for the children and their families.

Interested familes are requested to kindly submit a registration form for each child with the links below or contact Mobed Kerman Katrak at katrakkerman@yahoo.ca.

Online Registration

English Paper Form Registration

Farsi Paper Form Registration

100 Toronto Scouts Meeting (Sunday, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

2026-2027 Children Religion Class (Sunday, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:45:00 GMT

The Children's Religion Class program is open to all Zoroastrian children age 6 years or older (born in 2020 or earlier). Our aim is to provide them with knowledge about our religion as well as to provide them with the opportunity to meet other Zoroastrian children.

Program Details:

Frequency: 1 - 2 Sundays per month from September, 2026 to June, 2027

Locations:

East End: Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr (North York, ON - ZSO)

West End: OZCF (Oakville, ON)

Note: Kanoun religion class is only available in the East End.

Class Timings:

East End: 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

West End: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Registration Fees:

Early Registration (on or before Sunday, August 3, 2025)

ZSO or OZCF members: $20 per child

Non-Members: $30 per child

Regular Registration (from Monday, August 4, 2025 and onwards)
ZSO or OZCF members: $30 per child
Non-Members: $40 per child

Information regarding class dates will be sent via email to registered families by September 1, 2026.

For any questions, please email the Children's Religious Committee at crc@zso.org.

Maidyozarem Gahambar (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Jashn-e-Mehregan (F) (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

100 Toronto Scouts Meeting (Sunday, October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

2026-2027 Children Religion Class (Sunday, October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Program Details:

Frequency: 1 - 2 Sundays per month from September, 2026 to June, 2027

Locations:

East End: Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr (North York, ON - ZSO)

West End: OZCF (Oakville, ON)

Note: Kanoun religion class is only available in the East End.

Class Timings:

East End: 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

West End: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Registration Fees:

Early Registration (on or before Sunday, August 3, 2025)

ZSO or OZCF members: $20 per child

Non-Members: $30 per child

Regular Registration (from Monday, August 4, 2025 and onwards)
ZSO or OZCF members: $30 per child
Non-Members: $40 per child

Information regarding class dates will be sent via email to registered families by September 1, 2026.

For any questions, please email the Children's Religious Committee at crc@zso.org.

Verahram Rooz (Sunday, October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Starts from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for Individual Avesta.
Group Avesta located at the Atashgah will start from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Primary Contact: Rostam Khosraviani - (416) 477-7416 - rostaminkanoon@gmail.com

Ayatharem Gahambar (F) (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

100 Toronto Scouts Meeting (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

2026-2027 Children Religion Class (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Program Details:

Frequency: 1 - 2 Sundays per month from September, 2026 to June, 2027

Locations:

East End: Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr (North York, ON - ZSO)

West End: OZCF (Oakville, ON)

Note: Kanoun religion class is only available in the East End.

Class Timings:

East End: 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

West End: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Registration Fees:

Early Registration (on or before Sunday, August 3, 2025)

ZSO or OZCF members: $20 per child

Non-Members: $30 per child

Regular Registration (from Monday, August 4, 2025 and onwards)
ZSO or OZCF members: $30 per child
Non-Members: $40 per child

Information regarding class dates will be sent via email to registered families by September 1, 2026.

For any questions, please email the Children's Religious Committee at crc@zso.org.

Jashn-e-Abangan (F) (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Gourmet Food & Craft Fair (Sunday, October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

100 Toronto Scouts Meeting (Sunday, November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

2026-2027 Children Religion Class (Sunday, November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Program Details:

Frequency: 1 - 2 Sundays per month from September, 2026 to June, 2027

Locations:

East End: Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr (North York, ON - ZSO)

West End: OZCF (Oakville, ON)

Note: Kanoun religion class is only available in the East End.

Class Timings:

East End: 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

West End: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Registration Fees:

Early Registration (on or before Sunday, August 3, 2025)

ZSO or OZCF members: $20 per child

Non-Members: $30 per child

Regular Registration (from Monday, August 4, 2025 and onwards)
ZSO or OZCF members: $30 per child
Non-Members: $40 per child

Information regarding class dates will be sent via email to registered families by September 1, 2026.

For any questions, please email the Children's Religious Committee at crc@zso.org.

Verahram Rooz (Thursday, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Starts from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for Individual Avesta.
Group Avesta located at the Atashgah will start from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Primary Contact: Rostam Khosraviani - (416) 477-7416 - rostaminkanoon@gmail.com

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

100 Toronto Scouts Meeting (Sunday, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

2026-2027 Children Religion Class (Sunday, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Program Details:

Frequency: 1 - 2 Sundays per month from September, 2026 to June, 2027

Locations:

East End: Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr (North York, ON - ZSO)

West End: OZCF (Oakville, ON)

Note: Kanoun religion class is only available in the East End.

Class Timings:

East End: 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

West End: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Registration Fees:

Early Registration (on or before Sunday, August 3, 2025)

ZSO or OZCF members: $20 per child

Non-Members: $30 per child

Regular Registration (from Monday, August 4, 2025 and onwards)
ZSO or OZCF members: $30 per child
Non-Members: $40 per child

Information regarding class dates will be sent via email to registered families by September 1, 2026.

For any questions, please email the Children's Religious Committee at crc@zso.org.

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Jashn-e-Azargan (F) (Saturday, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Maidyoshahem Gahambar (S) (Friday, November 27, 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

2026-2027 Children Religion Class (Sunday, November 29, 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Program Details:

Frequency: 1 - 2 Sundays per month from September, 2026 to June, 2027

Locations:

East End: Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr (North York, ON - ZSO)

West End: OZCF (Oakville, ON)

Note: Kanoun religion class is only available in the East End.

Class Timings:

East End: 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm

West End: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Registration Fees:

Early Registration (on or before Sunday, August 3, 2025)

ZSO or OZCF members: $20 per child

Non-Members: $30 per child

Regular Registration (from Monday, August 4, 2025 and onwards)
ZSO or OZCF members: $30 per child
Non-Members: $40 per child

Information regarding class dates will be sent via email to registered families by September 1, 2026.

For any questions, please email the Children's Religious Committee at crc@zso.org.

Verahram Rooz (Saturday, December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Starts from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for Individual Avesta.
Group Avesta located at the Atashgah will start from 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

Primary Contact: Rostam Khosraviani - (416) 477-7416 - rostaminkanoon@gmail.com

100 Toronto Scouts Meeting (Sunday, December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Senior Friday Lunch (Friday, December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Yalda Jashn-e-Daygan (F) (Saturday, December 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Ashu Zarthosht Death Anniversary (F) (Saturday, December 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

NYE Celebration (Thursday, December 31, 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT