The 2023 Shahenshahi Farvardegan (Muktad) days will be observed at the Mehraban Guiv Darb-e-Meher (MGDM) from August 11 to 16, 2023. 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:
- Three Satum sessions (morning, afternoon and evening)
- Afringan in the morning
- Farokshi in the morning
- Evening Satum and Hum Bundagi
- Lunch will follow the 11:30 am Satum prayer
- Dinner will follow the 7:00 pm Satum prayer
Including names of the deceased in prayers:
To submit names of your departed loved ones, please complete the online form listed below. Please note, names submitted in previous years are not automatically carried over for this year.
Farvardegan 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 at zso.org/donate and select "Muktad Fund".
Shahenshahi Farvardegan Prayers Schedule
August 11th – 16th, 2023
(Time Listed in Eastern Daylight Time)
Friday, August 11, 2023:
7:00 AM - Morning Satum & Afringan and Farokshi
11:30 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 PM - Evening Satum
Saturday, August 12, 2023:
8:00 AM - Morning Satum & Afringan and Farokshi
11:30 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 PM - Evening Satum
Sunday, August 13, 2023:
8:00 AM - Morning Satum & Afringan and Farokshi
11:30 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 PM - Evening Satum
Monday, August 14, 2023:
7:00 AM - Morning Satum & Afringan and Farokshi
11:30 AM - Afternoon Satum
4:00 PM - Hamaspathmaidyem Gahambar
7:00 PM - Evening Satum
Tuesday, August 15, 2023:
7:00 AM - Morning Satum & Afringan and Farokshi
11:30 AM - Afternoon Satum
7:00 PM - Evening Satum
Wednesday, August 16, 2023:
4:15 AM - Night Afringan and Satum
