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The ZTFE Circular

Provides details of scheduled events over the next 6 months. You can down load it from here or click on the header to view it on the web site
On Jamsheedi NoRuz 21 March 2025 it will be 20 years since ZTFE has been in our English Heritage Grade II* listed Zoroastrian Centre.
Jamsheedi NoRuz 21 March 2025 will be celebrated with a grand function at 6 PM at our Zoroastrian Centre
Boi Ceremonies March 2025
Setayasht Gah, Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London and on Zoom
  1. Hormazd Roj Ava Mah Boi Ceremony Thu 13 Mar 2025, 5.30 PM UK time
2.        Ardibehesth Roj Ava Mah Boi Ceremony Sat 15 Mar 2025, 9.30 PM UK time
3.        Adar Roj Ava Mah Boi Ceremony Fri 21 Mar 2025, 7.00 PM UK time
4.        Sarosh Roj Ava Mah Boi Ceremony Sat 29 Mar 2025, 11.00 PM UK time
 
Fri, 07 Mar 2025, 5 PM
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 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88475432342?pwd=fIDaBZgKExkYgvsG439a6aDu29nnaA.1
Meeting ID: 884 7543 2342.           Passcode: WE
 
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.
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.
Program begins at 11:00 and ends at 16:00. £12 per head
Contact Gul Billimoria on 07951 126 391 or email [email protected], or
Mahtab Munshi on 07720 877 016 or email [email protected], or
Ashraf Falahati on 07966 513 255 or email [email protected]
 
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.  
The Atash in the Setayasht Gah will be lit for 24 hours.  Those desirous of visiting the 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 ensure diners can take their seats according to the seating plan.  Your cooperation in this 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
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 <[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!
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 <[email protected]>.
 
 
 
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. Meal tokens £10/- per person. Kindly register by 24th March 2025 with Malcolm M Deboo by email <[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 and non spicy option available but please request in advance.  Meal tokens £10/- per person. Kindly register by emailing <[email protected]> by 15th April 2025.  All are welcome! 
 
Sat, 26 April 2025
Zoroastrian Centre, Rayners Lane, London
The ZTFE’s  CZC (who serve the older members)  & Fun Club (who serve the younger members) collaborate during Jamshedi Navroze time annually to organise TOYZ - Together Old and Young Zororastrians.
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.
 
 
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