The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe
The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe in the United Kingdom has been established for over one hundred and sixty years. Today, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) remains the oldest established religious voluntary organisation in the UK of South Asian origin. Zoroastrians are recognised as one of the nine world faith communities in the UK, although we are the smallest. ZTFE being the premier Zoroastrian organisation represents the interest of the Zoroastrian community with the UK Government, interfaith, religious and educational institutions. It continues to serve the community in Europe both at national and international levels from the secretariat at the magnificent Grade II* listed art-deco Zoroastrian Centre in the London Borough of Harrow. We at the ZTFE strive and succeed in building cohesion and happiness between Mazdayasni Zarathushtis from different parts of the World and of different ages, together with family and friends.
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The annual 10 days of Muktad ceremonies will be commencing from Tuesday, 5th August till Thursday, 14th August 2025. Atash will be lit in Setayash Gah for the entire duration of the Muktads and all the 5 Boi ceremonies will be performed in the Setayash Gah and the 3 Satum ceremonies will be performed daily in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall at the Zoroastrian Centre. The Uzirin Gah Boi ceremony will be livestreamed daily after the Anushe Ruvan nu Jashan & Satum ceremonies.
The Schedule will be as below:
The ceremony will be officiated by all Ervad Sahebs present on the day. There will be one Ervad Saheb who will be the Zoti / Zaotar - officiating the prayers who will be aided by another Ervad Saheb, Raspi who will be tending the fire. A third Ervad Saheb will be conducting the Farokshi - reciting prayers from the Fravardin Yasht. All other Ervad Sahebs present will join in with the Zoti /Zaotar and Raspi.
The Schedule will be as below:
- 11:00am: Havan Gah Boi ceremony.
- 11:30am: Satum ceremony .
- 1:00pm: Boi ceremony.
- 1:30pm: Satum ceremony.
- Satum ceremony will be performed, following the Anushe Ruvan nu Jashan.
- Uzirin Gah Boi ceremony after the Anushe Ruvan nu Jashan & Satum have concluded. This Boi ceremony will be livestreamed.
- 9:00pm: Aiwisruthrem Gah Boi ceremony.
- 12 midnight: Ushahin Gah Boi ceremony.
- Monday to Saturday: 5:30 p.m. UK Time
- Sundays: 4:30 p.m. UK Time
The ceremony will be officiated by all Ervad Sahebs present on the day. There will be one Ervad Saheb who will be the Zoti / Zaotar - officiating the prayers who will be aided by another Ervad Saheb, Raspi who will be tending the fire. A third Ervad Saheb will be conducting the Farokshi - reciting prayers from the Fravardin Yasht. All other Ervad Sahebs present will join in with the Zoti /Zaotar and Raspi.
Events August 2025
Zoroastrian Centre Friday 15th August 2025 – 5:30pm Shahenshai Navroze Jashan, Maachi & Celebratory Meal, followed by felicitation of Darius Sarosh OBE
ZTFE celebratory Shahenshai Navroze Relaxing Lunch on 23rd August 2025 at the Taj St James' Court Hotel, Edwardian Banqueting, 54 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF. The ZTFE Shahenshai Navroze celebration at the Taj St James' Court Hotel will commence with a celebratory Jashanat 12.15 PM performed by our Ervad Sahebs, followed by a delicious lunch from 1.30 PM
Wednesday 20th August 2025 – 6:00pm
Shahenshai Khordad Sal Jashan & Meal
A Jashan Ceremony to celebrate the birth anniversary of our prophet Zarathushtra will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall, followed by an Anjuman Maachi ceremony in the Setayesh Gah.
The Shahenshai Khordad Sal function has been made possible by an endowment from the estate of late Dr Homi R. Pithawala. We are most grateful to the Pithawala family for their generosity.
A celebratory meal - main course prawn Parsi style curry rice, prepared by Zoe Foods will be served afterwards. All are welcome! Tickets only £10/- for all.
Wednesday 20th August 2025 – 12 noon
Amy R Bhedwar (1942 – 2015) 10th Varsi prayers
Mrs Amy Rustom Bhedwar passed away on Khordad Sal, Sunday 23rd August 2015, Fravardin mah, Khordad roj as per the Shahenshahi calendar.
Friday 29th - Sunday 31st August 2025. YZ Weekend Away in the Peak District
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Zoroastrian Centre Friday 15th August 2025 – 5:30pm Shahenshai Navroze Jashan, Maachi & Celebratory Meal, followed by felicitation of Darius Sarosh OBE
ZTFE celebratory Shahenshai Navroze Relaxing Lunch on 23rd August 2025 at the Taj St James' Court Hotel, Edwardian Banqueting, 54 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF. The ZTFE Shahenshai Navroze celebration at the Taj St James' Court Hotel will commence with a celebratory Jashanat 12.15 PM performed by our Ervad Sahebs, followed by a delicious lunch from 1.30 PM
Wednesday 20th August 2025 – 6:00pm
Shahenshai Khordad Sal Jashan & Meal
A Jashan Ceremony to celebrate the birth anniversary of our prophet Zarathushtra will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall, followed by an Anjuman Maachi ceremony in the Setayesh Gah.
The Shahenshai Khordad Sal function has been made possible by an endowment from the estate of late Dr Homi R. Pithawala. We are most grateful to the Pithawala family for their generosity.
A celebratory meal - main course prawn Parsi style curry rice, prepared by Zoe Foods will be served afterwards. All are welcome! Tickets only £10/- for all.
Wednesday 20th August 2025 – 12 noon
Amy R Bhedwar (1942 – 2015) 10th Varsi prayers
Mrs Amy Rustom Bhedwar passed away on Khordad Sal, Sunday 23rd August 2015, Fravardin mah, Khordad roj as per the Shahenshahi calendar.
Friday 29th - Sunday 31st August 2025. YZ Weekend Away in the Peak District
REGISTER NOW!
Events September 2025
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 – 3:30pm
Farvaradigan Jashan at Brookwood Cemetery
A Jashan ceremony will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Humbandagi on Fravardin mah Fravardin roj at Brookwood Cemetery.
Tuesday 16th September 2025 – 6:00pm
Ardibehesht Parab Jashan & Boi
A Jashan ceremony sponsored by Phiroze, Roshan & Homi D Munshi will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Humbandagi to celebrate the auspicious Parab of Ardibehesht mah Ardibehesht roj. Ardibehesht Amesha Spenta also known as Asha Vahista represent Best Order, Truth and Righteousness, is the protector of the Holy Fire and is linked to the plant marjoram.
Join ZTFE for a Fun-Filled 2-Day Trip to Manchester! Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 September 2025
An exciting 2-day adventure to Manchester, where you can connect with our fellow Zoroastrians from the Northwest Zoroastrian Community (NWZC).
Tuesday 2nd September 2025 – 3:30pm
Farvaradigan Jashan at Brookwood Cemetery
A Jashan ceremony will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Humbandagi on Fravardin mah Fravardin roj at Brookwood Cemetery.
Tuesday 16th September 2025 – 6:00pm
Ardibehesht Parab Jashan & Boi
A Jashan ceremony sponsored by Phiroze, Roshan & Homi D Munshi will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Humbandagi to celebrate the auspicious Parab of Ardibehesht mah Ardibehesht roj. Ardibehesht Amesha Spenta also known as Asha Vahista represent Best Order, Truth and Righteousness, is the protector of the Holy Fire and is linked to the plant marjoram.
Join ZTFE for a Fun-Filled 2-Day Trip to Manchester! Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 September 2025
An exciting 2-day adventure to Manchester, where you can connect with our fellow Zoroastrians from the Northwest Zoroastrian Community (NWZC).
به یاری اهورامزدا
به اطلاع عموم میرسانم که مراسم سیزدهمین سالگرد درگذشت موبد مهربان جمشید زرتشتی راس ساعت ۱٢ نیمروز یکشنبه 06 July در محل انجمن زرتشتیان لندن برگزار خواهد شد.
حضور شما سروران گرامی موجب شادی روان آن روانشاد و تسلی بازماندگانش می شود.
با سپاس فراوان.
Events July 2025
Sunday 6th July 2025 – 12 noon
ZTFE Patron, Benefactor and Philanthropist Mobed Mehraban J Zartoshty 13th Varsi / Saal Prayers followed by Prayers for Peace & Meal.
Mobed Mehraban Jamsheed Zartoshty, our Patron, Benefactor and Philanthropist, passed away in San Diego, California on Friday 6th July 2012, Tir mah, Fravardin roj as per the Iranian Zoroastrian Calendar. The ZTFE would not be where it is today without his generosity, support and inspiration. Mobed Mehraban left behind a proud legacy comprising the many institutions he supported with his philanthropy and which included the ZTFE, the BPP, several chapters of FEZANA, the Atash Behram in Yazd, the schools and institutions in his beloved Iran, the J J and B D Petit Parsee General Hospitals in Mumbai, the Bilimoria Hospital in Panchgani, Ancient India & Iran Trust in Cambridge and above all, the prestigious School for Oriental & African Studies in London. May the soul of Mobed Mehraban always Bless us from his abode in Garothman!
After concluding the Varsi Jashan, our Ervad Sahebs will recite a Zoroastrian prayer for peace and end of hostilities between Israel & Iran.
A Boi ceremony will be performed in the Setayash Gah after the Varsi / Saal prayers.
Lunch will be served thereafter. Vegetarian option and non spicy non vegetarian options available, please request in advance. Tea and cake will be served around 5pm. Meal tokens £10/- per person. All proceeds donated to ZTFE Mobed Fund. Kindly register by 4th July 2025 via email <[email protected]> and make payment to ZTFE NatWest Bank account or pay cash or cheque on the day. All are welcome!
We urge all to come and participate in the Prayers and partake in the meal afterwards and remember our benefactor Mobed Mehraban Jamshed Zartoshty who has rightly been described as the greatest Zoroastrian philanthropist of our times.
2. Tuesday 15th July 2025 – 5.30pm, Aspandarmad mah Aspandarmad roj Jashan, Boi & Meal
Our Ervad Sahebs will perform a Jashan, followed by a Humbandagi to celebrate the auspicious Parab of Aspandarmad Amesha Spenta, dedicated to the protector of the Earth and to revering Beneficent Devotion. A Boi ceremony will be performed in the Setayash Gah after the Jashan.
Following the Boi ceremony, Adil Writer a noted ceramic artist, painter and architect from India will be making a short presentation on ceramic pottery. Adil has been invited to conduct a workshop at the International Ceramics Festival in Aberystwyth, Wales.
A hearty meal will be served afterwards. Non vegetarian and vegetarian option available, please request in advance. Meal tokens £10/- per person. Entire proceeds will be donated to the ZTFE Maintenance Fund. Kindly register by 11th July 2025 and make payment by bank transfer or by card with the ZTFE Secretariat via email [email protected] or phone on 077 5198 5764 between 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. All are welcome!
ZTFE are grateful to ZTFE Hon Secretary Rohinton F Munshi, Mahtab F Munshi & Dr Subodh Kant (Saby) for sponsoring the Jashan and meal.
3. Z CLUB’S ANNUAL PICNIC, WEDNESDAY 16 JULY 2025 – 10.30 A.M.
Only the first 41 Names will be accepted by 10 July 2025
£15 PER HEAD MUST BE PAID BEFORE 10TH JULY 2025
The ZTFE strives to build harmony and cohesion in Society including through InterFaith Events
Ratan Tata the true Son of India born 28 Dec 1937 passed on to his heavenly above on 09 Oct 2024.
The Uthamna Prayers for the Late Padma Vibhushan Osta Ratan Naval Tata was held in the Zoroastrian Centre, Zoroastrian Trust funds of Europe (ZTFE), Harrow, London, on Friday 11 Oct 2024, at 3.30 PM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdtJpAYXwCM
The Uthamna Prayers for the Late Padma Vibhushan Osta Ratan Naval Tata was held in the Zoroastrian Centre, Zoroastrian Trust funds of Europe (ZTFE), Harrow, London, on Friday 11 Oct 2024, at 3.30 PM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdtJpAYXwCM
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The Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe in the United Kingdom has been established for over one hundred and fifty five years.
Today, the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe (ZTFE) remains the oldest established religious voluntary organisation in the UK of South Asian origin. Zoroastrians are recognised as one of the nine world faith communities in the UK, although we are the smallest. ZTFE being the premier Zoroastrian organisation represents the interest of the Zoroastrian community with the UK Government, interfaith, religious and educational institutions. It continues to serve the community in Europe both at national and international levels from the secretariat at the magnificent Grade II* listed art-deco Zoroastrian Centre in the London Borough of Harrow. 
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