The Declaration of the Báb - new resources

The room in which the Báb declared His mission to Mulla Husayn - Shiraz, Iran

The Declaration of the Báb later this month is a Baháʼí Holy Day and one of the two 'Most Great Festivals' in the Baháʼí calendar.

For Baháʼís around the world, the Declaration of the Báb is a joyous celebration of the announcement in May 1844 by a young merchant, in an upstairs room of a house on Shiraz, Iran, that he He was the bearer of a message destined to transform the life of humanity.

At a time when His country was undergoing widespread moral breakdown, His message aroused excitement and hope among all classes, rapidly attracting thousands of followers. He took the name “The Báb”, meaning “the Gate” in Arabic.

With His call for spiritual and moral reformation, and His attention to improving the position of women and the lot of the poor, the Báb’s prescription for spiritual renewal was revolutionary. At the same time, He founded a distinct, independent religion of His own, inspiring His followers to transform their lives and carry out great acts of heroism.

The Báb announced that humanity stood at the threshold of a new era. His mission, which was to last only six years, was to prepare the way for the coming of a Manifestation of God Who would usher in the age of peace and justice promised in all the world’s religions: Bahá’u’lláh.

The new presentation now available (on the Calendar page here) attempts to capture some of the highlights of the Declaration of the Báb, for use in classrooms or Assemblies. It includes links to further resources.