Primary Contact: Rostam Khosraviani - (416) 477-7416 - rostaminkanoon@gmail.com
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 10th – 14th, 2026
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
Note:
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!)
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.”
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
Inviting all active ZSO members to our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
To view the AGM Package, click on the link below:
2026 AGM Package*
( * Must log into your ZSO account to view the PDF file)
Only select ONE option to attend the AGM:
1. Attend in person (walk-in are allowed): Click the button below or contact Hoofrish Patel at evp@zso.org. Attend In-Person 2. Join virtually via Microsoft Teams: Please register in advance using the link provided below. Online Voting Eligibility Requirements: Each active member must be able to log in to their individual ZSO account to vote. For Family and Senior Couple accounts, each spouse must have a separate ZSO account (secondary account) with a unique email address, different from the primary account. Only one vote is permitted per email address/ZSO account. If you need to add your spouse’s email address to their ZSO account, please contact admin@zso.org for assistance. Attend Virtually (Registration Deadline on Saturday, September 19 at 10:30 am EDT) 3. Submit a Proxy: If you are unable to attend the meeting in person or virtually, you may nominate someone to vote on your behalf by completing and submitting a proxy form. The form must be sent to the appointed scrutineers listed on the proxy form. You will receive confirmation by email or phone once your proxy has been received. Proxy Form* (The Proxy Form must be received no later than 8:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, September 16)
1. Attend in person (walk-in are allowed):
Click the button below or contact Hoofrish Patel at evp@zso.org.
Attend In-Person
2. Join virtually via Microsoft Teams:
Please register in advance using the link provided below.
Online Voting Eligibility Requirements:
Attend Virtually
(Registration Deadline on Saturday, September 19 at 10:30 am EDT)
3. Submit a Proxy:
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person or virtually, you may nominate someone to vote on your behalf by completing and submitting a proxy form. The form must be sent to the appointed scrutineers listed on the proxy form.
You will receive confirmation by email or phone once your proxy has been received.
Proxy Form*
(The Proxy Form must be received no later than 8:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, September 16)
Please Note:
As per the constitution guidelines in order to attend the AGM on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:00 am (please arrive 15 mins earlier) - the member, themselves or by Proxy - must be in good standing, i.e. have an active membership with ZSO by 10:30 am EDT on Sunday, September 13, 2026. If you have any questions, please email scrutineer@zso.org.
If you have any questions regarding to the ZSO Financial Statements, please email the ZSO Board of Directors at BoD@zso.org.
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.
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, 2026.
For any questions, please email the Children's Religious Committee at crc@zso.org.
(F) = Fasli Event (S) = Shahanshahi Event Zoroastrian Calendar (ZANC) 1405 Solar Year Calendar (Farsi)
(F) = Fasli Event
(S) = Shahanshahi Event
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