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.
Dear ZTFE Members & Well-wishers,
We respectfully inform you of the sad demise of the learned, kind and esteemed Mobed Mehraban Khodamorad Firouzgary in Iran around 7pm on Friday 7th March 2025, Day-Be Din ruz Esfand (Sepandaarmazd) mah as per the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar, Ashishvangh roj Meher mah as per the Shahenshai Zoroastrian calendar. Mobed Mehraban was 89 years old. He was born in Yazad on Winter Solstice 21st December 1935 to Mobed Khodamorad Mobed Dinyar Firouzgary and Gohar Mobed Khodadad Shahzadi.
Uthamna prayers will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs at Zoroastrian Centre, London, on Sunday 9th March 2025 at 3.30pm. All are welcome to attend in person at the Zoroastrian Centre or view them livestreamed by clicking on the links below.
Uthamna & Sarosh nu Patru prayers on Sunday 9th March 2025 at 3.30pm
Mobed Mehraban Firouzgary was a good friend of the ZTFE, always sending auspicious greeting on Jamsheedi NoRuz, sharing his immense knowledge and guiding us on matters pertaining the Iranian Zoroastrian community. He completed his SSC at Boys Town Nasik, graduated in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from St. Xavier’s Technical Institute, which was affiliated to Bombay University. Soon after graduation Mobed Mehraban was employed as an Industrial Electrical and Electronics Engineer for JN Marshall and Co. Mobed Mebraban was fluent in English, Hindi, Parsi Gujarati and was familiar with Parsi customs and ceremonies. He will be dearly missed by Zoroastrians globally. Many of us in the ZTFE recall him fondly standing besides our ZTFE Patron and Benefactor Mobed Mehraban J Zartoshty when he lit the divo to inaugurate the Eight World Zoroastrian Congress (8WZC) at the Zoroastrian Centre Zartoshty Brothers Hall, nearly 20 years ago on Friday 24th June 2005.
Attached is the summarised English translation of an in depth interview titled; "All about the kind priest Mobed Mehraban Firouzgary” conducted by, Ms. Firooze Foroudi, of “Amordad Publications”, published on 7th December 2019 in their “Community News” Issue. Persian link is below, which has an option for Google translation in English of the in depth interview. http://amordadnews.com///content/8556
Also attached are numerous photographs of Mobed Mebraban Firouzgary published to compliment the interview depicting his life.
We convey our deepest condolences to his children, grandchildren and great-children.
Uthamna prayers will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs at Zoroastrian Centre, London, on Sunday 9th March 2025 at 3.30pm. All are welcome to attend in person at the Zoroastrian Centre or view them livestreamed by clicking on the links below.
Uthamna & Sarosh nu Patru prayers on Sunday 9th March 2025 at 3.30pm
When you click on the link you will be directed to the ZTFE.com website where you will see a window in the bottom right of the screen. Click on the arrow which will appear there once the livestream is due to start. If the video does not open in a full window, then simply scroll to the right of the frame and click on the words "You Tube".
Kindly share the sad news of the passing away of the kind, learned and esteemed Mobed Mehraban Firouzgary with members of your family, friends and those who do not receive ZTFE emails. Or kindly reply to ZTFE with emails of your family, friends and those who do not receive ZTFE emails. ZTFE Secretariat will email them a registration link to register to receive ZTFE emails. Due to GDPR, ZTFE cannot register persons to receive ZTFE emails without their consent.
May the soul of Mobed Mehraban son of Mobed Dinyar Firouzgary rest in eternal peace next to his beloved wife in Garothman.
Yours sincerely
Malcolm M Deboo Dorab E Mistry OBE Rusi K Dalal
ZTFE President Trustee & Past President Trustee & Past President
We respectfully inform you of the sad demise of the learned, kind and esteemed Mobed Mehraban Khodamorad Firouzgary in Iran around 7pm on Friday 7th March 2025, Day-Be Din ruz Esfand (Sepandaarmazd) mah as per the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar, Ashishvangh roj Meher mah as per the Shahenshai Zoroastrian calendar. Mobed Mehraban was 89 years old. He was born in Yazad on Winter Solstice 21st December 1935 to Mobed Khodamorad Mobed Dinyar Firouzgary and Gohar Mobed Khodadad Shahzadi.
Uthamna prayers will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs at Zoroastrian Centre, London, on Sunday 9th March 2025 at 3.30pm. All are welcome to attend in person at the Zoroastrian Centre or view them livestreamed by clicking on the links below.
Uthamna & Sarosh nu Patru prayers on Sunday 9th March 2025 at 3.30pm
Mobed Mehraban Firouzgary was a good friend of the ZTFE, always sending auspicious greeting on Jamsheedi NoRuz, sharing his immense knowledge and guiding us on matters pertaining the Iranian Zoroastrian community. He completed his SSC at Boys Town Nasik, graduated in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from St. Xavier’s Technical Institute, which was affiliated to Bombay University. Soon after graduation Mobed Mehraban was employed as an Industrial Electrical and Electronics Engineer for JN Marshall and Co. Mobed Mebraban was fluent in English, Hindi, Parsi Gujarati and was familiar with Parsi customs and ceremonies. He will be dearly missed by Zoroastrians globally. Many of us in the ZTFE recall him fondly standing besides our ZTFE Patron and Benefactor Mobed Mehraban J Zartoshty when he lit the divo to inaugurate the Eight World Zoroastrian Congress (8WZC) at the Zoroastrian Centre Zartoshty Brothers Hall, nearly 20 years ago on Friday 24th June 2005.
Attached is the summarised English translation of an in depth interview titled; "All about the kind priest Mobed Mehraban Firouzgary” conducted by, Ms. Firooze Foroudi, of “Amordad Publications”, published on 7th December 2019 in their “Community News” Issue. Persian link is below, which has an option for Google translation in English of the in depth interview. http://amordadnews.com///content/8556
Also attached are numerous photographs of Mobed Mebraban Firouzgary published to compliment the interview depicting his life.
We convey our deepest condolences to his children, grandchildren and great-children.
Uthamna prayers will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs at Zoroastrian Centre, London, on Sunday 9th March 2025 at 3.30pm. All are welcome to attend in person at the Zoroastrian Centre or view them livestreamed by clicking on the links below.
Uthamna & Sarosh nu Patru prayers on Sunday 9th March 2025 at 3.30pm
When you click on the link you will be directed to the ZTFE.com website where you will see a window in the bottom right of the screen. Click on the arrow which will appear there once the livestream is due to start. If the video does not open in a full window, then simply scroll to the right of the frame and click on the words "You Tube".
Kindly share the sad news of the passing away of the kind, learned and esteemed Mobed Mehraban Firouzgary with members of your family, friends and those who do not receive ZTFE emails. Or kindly reply to ZTFE with emails of your family, friends and those who do not receive ZTFE emails. ZTFE Secretariat will email them a registration link to register to receive ZTFE emails. Due to GDPR, ZTFE cannot register persons to receive ZTFE emails without their consent.
May the soul of Mobed Mehraban son of Mobed Dinyar Firouzgary rest in eternal peace next to his beloved wife in Garothman.
Yours sincerely
Malcolm M Deboo Dorab E Mistry OBE Rusi K Dalal
ZTFE President Trustee & Past President Trustee & Past President
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
Events at ZTFE
Boi Ceremonies March 2025
Setayasht Gah, Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London and on Zoom
Ancient India and Iran Trust in Cambridge
ZTFE Life Member & Independent Researcher Marzbeen P Jila will deliver a talk titled; 'The commemorative vase designed for Sir M. M. Bhownagree, 1895'.
Sat, 01, 08, 15, 22 and 29 Mar 2025, 4 PM
On Zoom, Institute of Zoroastrian Studies, North American Mobeds Council
Gathas of Asho Zarathushtra. Class and Questions and Answers followed by Community Building discussion, led by Dr. Karishma Koka and Mrs. Jerou (nee Panthaki) RamMohan.https://zoroastrians.net/2025/03/03/gathas-101-class-1-of-5/
Sat, 08 Mar 2025, 2 PM
WZCC Zoom meeting with our ZTFE member Jasmine Dotiwala OBE
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11 AM to 2 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Fun Club Classes: NoRuz - Meaning, Significance & Traditions!
NoRuz Party for all children which will consist of an arts and crafts activity, party games and a visit from Amu NoRuz (Uncle NoRuz!). Contact Shazneen Munshi 07981286752.
For our older 11-17 age group, we will be planning a few ice breaker games aimed at helping the teens to get to know each other better.
Lunch will also be organised as follows:
5 years old and under = Free, 6 - 12 years old = £7 per child, 13-18 years old = £9 per teen, £12 per adult
If you or your children have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know asap.
As always, each child will receive a special NoRuz gift from Amu NoRuz (Uncle NoRuz), thanks to the generosity of the “Simin and Shahrokh Shahrokh NoRuz Children’s Fund”.
Sun 09 Mar 2025, 5 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London, Setayasht Gah.
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic. ZTFE will mark this day by our Ervad Saheb preforming a 'Hama Anjuman' ceremony in the Setayasht Gah, at 5:00 PM, to collectively remember those who lost their lives since the COVID-19 pandemic began and to honour the tireless work and acts of kindness shown during this unprecedented time. Tea and refreshments will be served afterwards. All are welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88475432342?pwd=fIDaBZgKExkYgvsG439a6aDu29nnaA.1
Meeting ID: 884 7543 2342. Passcode: WE
Sun, 09 Mar 2025, 6 PM.
World Zoroastrian Organisation, Feltham
WZO is delighted to be hosting a musical drama about the first opera to have been scripted
by an Iranian, Mirzadeh Eshghi (1893-1924)
. Entry - £20
For registrations please contact
Anahita on +44 7493 208876 or Shahin on +44 7825 819258. Please call Anahita to make
payments over the phone.
Sun, 16 Mar 2025, 4.30 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Muktad / Panjeh Ceremony as per the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar
Muktad / Panjeh ceremony will be performed in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall, Zoroastrian
Centre, by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Boi ceremony in the Setayasht Gah during the
Gatha days (Gaah-e Gatha Biyoo) according to the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar.
There will a pot luck meal following the Boi ceremony. Kindly bring freshly cooked food to
share fellow worshippers. For further information and please contact ZTFE Iranian
Community Engagement Coordinator Mr Khashayar Khosraviani by phone on 020 8866
6593 or 079 8861 3437.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025, 11 AM to 4 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
ZClub Navroze Party
Friends come and enjoy a day full of fun and laughter and LUNCH at the Z Club. It’s for all ...come and enjoy the activities including the popular Picnics in July.
.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 5:30 PM
Jamsheedi NoRuz Jashan, Maachi & Dinner
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Disco by DJ Justin till 1:00am
ZTFE has been celebrating the Parsi Zoroastrian festival of Jamsheedi NoRuz since 1906! A Jashan ceremony will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall followed by a Maatchi ceremony in the Setayasht Gah.
Program begins at 11:00 and ends at 16:00
Contact Gul Billimoria on 07951 126 391 or email [email protected], or
£12 per head
Mahtab Munshi on 07720 877 016 or email [email protected], or
Ashraf Falahati on 07966 513 255 or email [email protected]
TheAtashintheSetayashtGahwillbelitfor24hours. Thosedesirousofvisitingthe Setayasht Gah for worship during the day on Jamsheedi NoRuz or any other time, please inform our ZTFE Resident Priest Ervad Yazad T Bhadha on 075 3326 9051 or our Facilities Coordinator Ratan D Buhariwala on 079 5688 1462.
On Jamsheedi NoRuz ZTFE will be felicitating Jasmine Dotiwala OBE who was honoured in the New Year's 2025 list.
VVIP Guests : Deputy Lieutenant of Harrow Simon Ovens, Gareth R Thomas MP – Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Services, Small Business and Export Gareth R Thomas MP.
A celebratory 3 course freshly cooked meal consisting of fish, chicken, and lamb prepared by Zoe Foods including starters and dessert will commence at 7.30pm. Non spicy / no chilli or Vegetarian options will be available, but please request in advance. Please inform us in advance if you have allergies. All are welcome! Please ensure all diners have their tickets on them ready for collection as a headcount will be conducted by the ZTFE together with caterers. Thus it is important to vacate the Zartoshty Brothers Hall if you are not dining to ensuredinerscantaketheirseatsaccordingtotheseatingplan. Yourcooperationinthis matter will be greatly appreciated. DJ Justin will play light music during meal time, followed by disco music from 10pm till 1pm.
Early Bird Tickets are:
£30/- Members & YZs under 35;
£40/- Member’s family and guests who are non members; £25/- Children 5 to 18 years
Children under 5 years: free.
Tickets after 14th March are:
£35/- Members & YZs under 35;
£45/- Member’s family and guests who are non members; £30/- Children 5 to 18 years
Children under 5 years: free.
Any cancellation of tickets after 14th March 2025 will incur a cancellation charge of £10/- per person.
To purchase or / and sponsor tickets until 14th March 2025, please call Roshan E Avari on 077 5198 5764 Monday to Friday 9.30am till 4.30pm or email [email protected]. After 14th March 2025 please contact Malcolm M Deboo by email <[email protected]>.
Sat 22 Mar 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ava Parabh Jashan & Boi Ceremony
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
A Jashan ceremony sponsored by Phiroze, Roshan, and Late Homi D Munshi Fund will be
performed by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Boi ceremony to celebrate the Shahenshai
Ava Parab. All are welcome!
A snacky simple meal will be served
after the Boi
ceremony. Vegetarian option available on prior request. For catering purposes please send
your names by email to <[email protected]>
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 – 12 noon
Jashan to welcome back Rapithwan Yazad, Maachi and lunch.
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
<[email protected]>
A ZTFE Life Member has requested our Ervad Sahebs to perform the Jashan for Rapithwan Yazad at the Zoroastrian Centre on Sunday 23rd March 2025, commencing 12 noon.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025, 6:00 PM
Jamsheedi NoRuz Jashan & Dinner
Taj St James' Court Hotel
ZTFE has been celebrating Jamsheedi NoRuz in the UK since 1906 - for 119 years!
Jashan will commence at 6.00 PM.
ZTFE will be felicitating Maira Shernaz Bana BEM who was honoured in the New Year's 2025 list.
The Jashan will be followed by Meet & Greet Jamsheedi NoRuz Mubarak and have nibbles at Cash Bar from 7.15pm.
Early bird offer latest till 7th March 2025:
£60/- for ZTFE Members and their children under 18 years;
£60/- for YZs (18 – 35 years) who are not members;
£40/- for Member's children under 10 years old.
£75/- for Member's guests and family who are not members
The early bird offer is only valid when full payment is made at time of booking, latest by 7th March 2025. Kindly note, there will be no refunds after 7th March 2025.
Post early bird:
£80/- for ZTFE Members and their children under 18 years; £80/- for YZs (18 – 35 years) who are not members;
£50/- for Member's children under 10 years old.
£95/- for Member's guests and family who are not members
Starters served at your table from 7.30pm;
Main courses buffet eat as much as you like 8.30pm; Dessert buffet eat as much as you like from 9.30pm. Disco by DJ Justin till late!
[email protected]>.
Vegetarian and non spicy / no chilli options available, but please request in advance. Meal
tokens £10/- per person. All proceeds will be donated to the ZTFE Mobed Fund. Kindly
register by 20th March 2025 with Malcolm M Deboo by email
To purchase your tickets or / and sponsor or gift tickets for others, book tables, until 14th
March 2025 please phone Roshan E Avari on 077 5198 5764 between 9.30am - 4.30pm
Monday to Friday only or email <
[email protected]
>. After 14th March 2025 please
contact Malcolm M Deboo by email <
Wed 26 March 2025, 6:00 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Iranian Zoroastrian Khordad Sal Jashan, Maachi & Meal.
ZTFE extends heartfelt gratitude to Nahid and Late Bahman Mobed for their endowment towards this event for nearly four decades.
[email protected]>.
As in previous years, the Atash in the Setayasht Gah will be lit for 24 hours. For timing of
the Boi ceremonies and access to the Setayasht Gah at the Zoroastrian Centre, please contact the ZTFE Resident Priest Ervad Yazad T Bhadha on 075 3326 9051.
Sun 20 Apr 2025, 12 noon
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Adar mah Adar roj Parab Jashan, Maachi ceremony followed by Meal.
Around 3.30 PM following the meal, there will be talk by Dr Alexandra Buhler titled 'Zoroastrianism in India and Iran: Persians, Parsis and the Flowering of Political Identity'. Tea and cake will be served after the talk
To celebrate the auspicious Parab of Adar mah, Adar roj, our Ervad Sahebs will perform a Jashan ceremony in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall, followed by a Maachi ceremony in the Setayash Gah after the Jashan. A simple meal will be served afterwards. The Jashan and meal are sponsored by Roshan, Malcolm and Freddy M Deboo.
The entire proceeds of the meal tokens will be donated to ZTFE Mobed Fund. Vegetarian andnonspicyoptionavailablebutpleaserequestinadvance. Mealtokens£10/-per person.Kindlyregisterbyemailing<[email protected]>by15thApril2025. All are welcome!
Sat, 26 April 2025
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
A platform to all members of the Zoroastrian community of the UK & Europe to present their talent in performing and other arts. Contacts: Zubin Sethna 07961394052 / Shazneen Munshi 07981286752.
Boi Ceremonies March 2025
Setayasht Gah, Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London and on Zoom
- Hormazd Roj Ava Mah Boi Ceremony Thu 13 Mar 2025, 5.30 PM UK time
- Ardibehesth Roj Ava Mah Boi Ceremony Sat 15 Mar 2025, 9.30 PM UK time
- Adar Roj Ava Mah Boi Ceremony Fri 21 Mar 2025, 7.00 PM UK time
- Sarosh Roj Ava Mah Boi Ceremony Sat 29 Mar 2025, 11.00 PM UK time
Ancient India and Iran Trust in Cambridge
ZTFE Life Member & Independent Researcher Marzbeen P Jila will deliver a talk titled; 'The commemorative vase designed for Sir M. M. Bhownagree, 1895'.
Sat, 01, 08, 15, 22 and 29 Mar 2025, 4 PM
On Zoom, Institute of Zoroastrian Studies, North American Mobeds Council
Gathas of Asho Zarathushtra. Class and Questions and Answers followed by Community Building discussion, led by Dr. Karishma Koka and Mrs. Jerou (nee Panthaki) RamMohan.https://zoroastrians.net/2025/03/03/gathas-101-class-1-of-5/
Sat, 08 Mar 2025, 2 PM
WZCC Zoom meeting with our ZTFE member Jasmine Dotiwala OBE
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11 AM to 2 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Fun Club Classes: NoRuz - Meaning, Significance & Traditions!
NoRuz Party for all children which will consist of an arts and crafts activity, party games and a visit from Amu NoRuz (Uncle NoRuz!). Contact Shazneen Munshi 07981286752.
For our older 11-17 age group, we will be planning a few ice breaker games aimed at helping the teens to get to know each other better.
Lunch will also be organised as follows:
5 years old and under = Free, 6 - 12 years old = £7 per child, 13-18 years old = £9 per teen, £12 per adult
If you or your children have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know asap.
As always, each child will receive a special NoRuz gift from Amu NoRuz (Uncle NoRuz), thanks to the generosity of the “Simin and Shahrokh Shahrokh NoRuz Children’s Fund”.
Sun 09 Mar 2025, 5 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London, Setayasht Gah.
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic. ZTFE will mark this day by our Ervad Saheb preforming a 'Hama Anjuman' ceremony in the Setayasht Gah, at 5:00 PM, to collectively remember those who lost their lives since the COVID-19 pandemic began and to honour the tireless work and acts of kindness shown during this unprecedented time. Tea and refreshments will be served afterwards. All are welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88475432342?pwd=fIDaBZgKExkYgvsG439a6aDu29nnaA.1
Meeting ID: 884 7543 2342. Passcode: WE
Sun, 09 Mar 2025, 6 PM.
World Zoroastrian Organisation, Feltham
WZO is delighted to be hosting a musical drama about the first opera to have been scripted
by an Iranian, Mirzadeh Eshghi (1893-1924)
. Entry - £20
For registrations please contact
Anahita on +44 7493 208876 or Shahin on +44 7825 819258. Please call Anahita to make
payments over the phone.
Sun, 16 Mar 2025, 4.30 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Muktad / Panjeh Ceremony as per the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar
Muktad / Panjeh ceremony will be performed in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall, Zoroastrian
Centre, by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Boi ceremony in the Setayasht Gah during the
Gatha days (Gaah-e Gatha Biyoo) according to the Iranian Zoroastrian calendar.
There will a pot luck meal following the Boi ceremony. Kindly bring freshly cooked food to
share fellow worshippers. For further information and please contact ZTFE Iranian
Community Engagement Coordinator Mr Khashayar Khosraviani by phone on 020 8866
6593 or 079 8861 3437.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025, 11 AM to 4 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
ZClub Navroze Party
Friends come and enjoy a day full of fun and laughter and LUNCH at the Z Club. It’s for all ...come and enjoy the activities including the popular Picnics in July.
.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 5:30 PM
Jamsheedi NoRuz Jashan, Maachi & Dinner
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Disco by DJ Justin till 1:00am
ZTFE has been celebrating the Parsi Zoroastrian festival of Jamsheedi NoRuz since 1906! A Jashan ceremony will be performed by our Ervad Sahebs in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall followed by a Maatchi ceremony in the Setayasht Gah.
Program begins at 11:00 and ends at 16:00
Contact Gul Billimoria on 07951 126 391 or email [email protected], or
£12 per head
Mahtab Munshi on 07720 877 016 or email [email protected], or
Ashraf Falahati on 07966 513 255 or email [email protected]
TheAtashintheSetayashtGahwillbelitfor24hours. Thosedesirousofvisitingthe Setayasht Gah for worship during the day on Jamsheedi NoRuz or any other time, please inform our ZTFE Resident Priest Ervad Yazad T Bhadha on 075 3326 9051 or our Facilities Coordinator Ratan D Buhariwala on 079 5688 1462.
On Jamsheedi NoRuz ZTFE will be felicitating Jasmine Dotiwala OBE who was honoured in the New Year's 2025 list.
VVIP Guests : Deputy Lieutenant of Harrow Simon Ovens, Gareth R Thomas MP – Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Services, Small Business and Export Gareth R Thomas MP.
A celebratory 3 course freshly cooked meal consisting of fish, chicken, and lamb prepared by Zoe Foods including starters and dessert will commence at 7.30pm. Non spicy / no chilli or Vegetarian options will be available, but please request in advance. Please inform us in advance if you have allergies. All are welcome! Please ensure all diners have their tickets on them ready for collection as a headcount will be conducted by the ZTFE together with caterers. Thus it is important to vacate the Zartoshty Brothers Hall if you are not dining to ensuredinerscantaketheirseatsaccordingtotheseatingplan. Yourcooperationinthis matter will be greatly appreciated. DJ Justin will play light music during meal time, followed by disco music from 10pm till 1pm.
Early Bird Tickets are:
£30/- Members & YZs under 35;
£40/- Member’s family and guests who are non members; £25/- Children 5 to 18 years
Children under 5 years: free.
Tickets after 14th March are:
£35/- Members & YZs under 35;
£45/- Member’s family and guests who are non members; £30/- Children 5 to 18 years
Children under 5 years: free.
Any cancellation of tickets after 14th March 2025 will incur a cancellation charge of £10/- per person.
To purchase or / and sponsor tickets until 14th March 2025, please call Roshan E Avari on 077 5198 5764 Monday to Friday 9.30am till 4.30pm or email [email protected]. After 14th March 2025 please contact Malcolm M Deboo by email <[email protected]>.
Sat 22 Mar 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ava Parabh Jashan & Boi Ceremony
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
A Jashan ceremony sponsored by Phiroze, Roshan, and Late Homi D Munshi Fund will be
performed by our Ervad Sahebs followed by a Boi ceremony to celebrate the Shahenshai
Ava Parab. All are welcome!
A snacky simple meal will be served
after the Boi
ceremony. Vegetarian option available on prior request. For catering purposes please send
your names by email to <[email protected]>
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 – 12 noon
Jashan to welcome back Rapithwan Yazad, Maachi and lunch.
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
<[email protected]>
A ZTFE Life Member has requested our Ervad Sahebs to perform the Jashan for Rapithwan Yazad at the Zoroastrian Centre on Sunday 23rd March 2025, commencing 12 noon.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025, 6:00 PM
Jamsheedi NoRuz Jashan & Dinner
Taj St James' Court Hotel
ZTFE has been celebrating Jamsheedi NoRuz in the UK since 1906 - for 119 years!
Jashan will commence at 6.00 PM.
ZTFE will be felicitating Maira Shernaz Bana BEM who was honoured in the New Year's 2025 list.
The Jashan will be followed by Meet & Greet Jamsheedi NoRuz Mubarak and have nibbles at Cash Bar from 7.15pm.
Early bird offer latest till 7th March 2025:
£60/- for ZTFE Members and their children under 18 years;
£60/- for YZs (18 – 35 years) who are not members;
£40/- for Member's children under 10 years old.
£75/- for Member's guests and family who are not members
The early bird offer is only valid when full payment is made at time of booking, latest by 7th March 2025. Kindly note, there will be no refunds after 7th March 2025.
Post early bird:
£80/- for ZTFE Members and their children under 18 years; £80/- for YZs (18 – 35 years) who are not members;
£50/- for Member's children under 10 years old.
£95/- for Member's guests and family who are not members
Starters served at your table from 7.30pm;
Main courses buffet eat as much as you like 8.30pm; Dessert buffet eat as much as you like from 9.30pm. Disco by DJ Justin till late!
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Vegetarian and non spicy / no chilli options available, but please request in advance. Meal
tokens £10/- per person. All proceeds will be donated to the ZTFE Mobed Fund. Kindly
register by 20th March 2025 with Malcolm M Deboo by email
To purchase your tickets or / and sponsor or gift tickets for others, book tables, until 14th
March 2025 please phone Roshan E Avari on 077 5198 5764 between 9.30am - 4.30pm
Monday to Friday only or email <
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contact Malcolm M Deboo by email <
Wed 26 March 2025, 6:00 PM
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Iranian Zoroastrian Khordad Sal Jashan, Maachi & Meal.
ZTFE extends heartfelt gratitude to Nahid and Late Bahman Mobed for their endowment towards this event for nearly four decades.
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As in previous years, the Atash in the Setayasht Gah will be lit for 24 hours. For timing of
the Boi ceremonies and access to the Setayasht Gah at the Zoroastrian Centre, please contact the ZTFE Resident Priest Ervad Yazad T Bhadha on 075 3326 9051.
Sun 20 Apr 2025, 12 noon
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
Adar mah Adar roj Parab Jashan, Maachi ceremony followed by Meal.
Around 3.30 PM following the meal, there will be talk by Dr Alexandra Buhler titled 'Zoroastrianism in India and Iran: Persians, Parsis and the Flowering of Political Identity'. Tea and cake will be served after the talk
To celebrate the auspicious Parab of Adar mah, Adar roj, our Ervad Sahebs will perform a Jashan ceremony in the Zartoshty Brothers Hall, followed by a Maachi ceremony in the Setayash Gah after the Jashan. A simple meal will be served afterwards. The Jashan and meal are sponsored by Roshan, Malcolm and Freddy M Deboo.
The entire proceeds of the meal tokens will be donated to ZTFE Mobed Fund. Vegetarian andnonspicyoptionavailablebutpleaserequestinadvance. Mealtokens£10/-per person.Kindlyregisterbyemailing<[email protected]>by15thApril2025. All are welcome!
Sat, 26 April 2025
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
A platform to all members of the Zoroastrian community of the UK & Europe to present their talent in performing and other arts. Contacts: Zubin Sethna 07961394052 / Shazneen Munshi 07981286752.
