The Children's Religion Class program is open to all Zoroastrian children age 6 years or older (born in 2019 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, 2025 to June, 2026
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.
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
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
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, 2025.
For any questions, please email the Children's Religious Committee at [email protected].
Primary Contact: Rostam Khosraviani - (416) 477-7416 - [email protected]
Maidyarem Gahambar is the fifth of six major seasonal festivals in Zoroastrianism, traditionally celebrating the mid-winter season and the creation of animals.
Contribution: $10 per person, lunch will be provided
If you register online, payment can be made at the time of registration. Alternatively, if you provide your name directly to Ervad Hoshang Udwadia (416-499-4957), payment can be made at the door.
We look forward to your participation in these meaningful gatherings and to coming together as a community in prayer and fellowship.
(Image taken from Google)
Contribution: $10 per person. Dinner will be provided.
The 2026 Shahenshahi Farvardegan (Muktad) days will be observed at the Mehraban Guiv Darbe Mehr (MGDM).
This year our Gathas are from Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14, 2026.
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:
All of the following prayer performances will be in person:
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 5, 2026.
Farvardegan Online Form
Farvardegan Paper Form
MGDM Clean Up:
The MGDM clean-up prior to Farvardegan days is on Sunday, August 2nd 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 Saturday, August 1, 2026. 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, 2026
(Time Listed in Eastern Daylight Time)
live.zso.org
Monday, August 10, 2026
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 11, 2026
7:00 AM - Morning Satum
4:00 PM - Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar (S)
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
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.
Frequency: 1 - 2 Sundays per month from September, 2026 to June, 2027
Information regarding class dates will be sent via email to registered families by September 1, 2026.
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.
(F) = Fasli Event (S) = Shahanshahi Event Zoroastrian Calendar (ZANC) 1404 Solar Year Calendar (Farsi)
(F) = Fasli Event
(S) = Shahanshahi Event
Zoroastrian Calendar (ZANC)
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