November 2021
Birth of the Báb
The Báb was the forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh, prophet founder of the Bahá’í Faith. He was born in Shiraz on this day in 1819. November 2019 marked the 200th anniversary of the Báb's birth when Bahá'í communities all over the…
Find out more »Birth of Bahá’u’lláh
Bahá’u’lláh was the prophet founder of the Bahá’í Faith. He was born in Teheran on this day in 1817. This day and the previous day, which is the anniversary of the birth of the Báb, are celebrated by Bahá'ís as a special Twin…
Find out more »Day of the Covenant
The Day of the Covenant is a commemoration of Bahá'u'lláh's appointment of his eldest son, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, as his successor. 'Abdu'l-Bahá played an important role in guiding the Bahá'í community until his death in 1921. This is one of two Bahá'í…
Find out more »Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
On this day, Bahá'ís gather to remember 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the son of the founder of the Bahá'í Faith. 'Abdu'l-Bahá carried forward his father's work, and became well known for helping the poor and needy. He died in Haifa on this day…
Find out more »March 2022
Festival of Naw-Ruz (New Year)
Naw Rúz is the ancient Persian festival marking the beginning of spring (the spring equinox) and the start of a new year. For Bahá'ís it is also the day that marks the end of the month of fasting. Naw-Rúz is…
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