Bai Soonabai Agiary Celebrates 205 Years

The Bai Soonabai Hirji Jivanji Readymoney Dar-E-Meher, Gowalia tank celebrated its 205th salgreh on 1st August, 2017, adorned in floral decorations by Baimai Flowers and chalk-rangolis, under the supervision of the Agiary’s administrator, Mahrukh Madon. The salgreh jasan was performed at 9:30 am by Panthaki Er. Farshogar Madon, Er.  Pervez Madon, Er. Homyar Masani and Er. Pervez Karanjia, in the presence of the Trustees and fellow devotees, followed by a Humbandagi and the felicitation of Er. Farshogar, for his excellent service to the Agiary.

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