Ayathrem Gahambar (F) (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

OZCF will be celebrating Ayathrem Gahambar, as per Fasli Calendar, on Monday, October 12 th , at 11:00 am at Z.R.C.C. 1187 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East, Oakville.

The prayer ceremony will commence at 11:00 am in the Atashkadeh, followed by lunch in the hall. The cost of attending the Jashan & lunch is $15/- per person; children up to the age of 5 years are free.

Members wishing to attend in-person must give their names to
Er. Nozer Kotwal at (905) 820-0461 or at nskotwal1@gmail.com in advance, but not later than Wednesday, October 9th . Please also volunteer to clean up after the event.

If you wish to offer your home-made Malido, Ravo, Sev and/or dry-fruits, flowers, fruits, Sukhad, Loban, we ask that you make arrangements with Er. Kotwal.

If you and/or your friends wish to sponsor a Gahambar & lunch or any other religious event in the future, please provide your interest to Er. Kotwal.

Ayāthima or Ayathrem Gahambar occurs in the fall from 206th to 210th day as per the Fasli or seasonal Calendar (Meher Mah & from Roj Ashtad to Aneran; i.e. Oct 12 – 16 as per the Gregorian calendar). The meaning of Ayathrem is not clear, but it is believed to be
homecoming and the time of nourishment. It is the time of the year usually linked with the breeding season of the cattle, when the animals are brought home to shelter before winter sets in.

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