Baháʼí Holy Days
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The Baháʼí Holy Days are a series of nine days throughout the year that are observed by members of the Baháʼí Faith. These days commemorate significant events in the history of the Baháʼí Faith and are marked by community gatherings, prayers, and reflection. On these days, Baháʼís are encouraged to suspend work and school to focus on spiritual activities.
Major Baháʼí Holy Days[edit | edit source]
The Baháʼí calendar, also known as the Badíʿ calendar, consists of 19 months of 19 days each, with four or five intercalary days. The following are the nine Holy Days on which work is suspended:
Naw-Rúz (March 21) - The Baháʼí New Year, coinciding with the vernal equinox. First Day of Riḍván (April 21) - Commemorates the beginning of Baháʼu'lláh's declaration of His mission in the Garden of Riḍván. Ninth Day of Riḍván (April 29) - Marks the arrival of Baháʼu'lláh's family in the Garden of Riḍván. Twelfth Day of Riḍván (May 2) - Celebrates Baháʼu'lláh's departure from the Garden of Riḍván. Declaration of the Báb (May 23) - Commemorates the day the Báb declared His mission in 1844. Ascension of Baháʼu'lláh (May 29) - Marks the anniversary of the passing of Baháʼu'lláh in 1892. Martyrdom of the Báb (July 9) - Commemorates the execution of the Báb in 1850. Birth of the Báb (October 20) - Celebrates the birth of the Báb in 1819. Birth of Baháʼu'lláh (November 12) - Celebrates the birth of Baháʼu'lláh in 1817.
Observance[edit | edit source]
On Baháʼí Holy Days, Baháʼís gather for community prayers, readings from the Baháʼí writings, and fellowship. These gatherings are often held in Baháʼí centers or homes and are open to all. The observance of these days is a time for Baháʼís to reflect on the teachings of the Baháʼí Faith and to strengthen their sense of community.
Significance[edit | edit source]
Each Holy Day has its own significance and is associated with key events in the history of the Baháʼí Faith. For example, the Festival of Riḍván, which includes the First, Ninth, and Twelfth Days of Riḍván, is considered the "Most Great Festival" and commemorates Baháʼu'lláh's declaration of His mission. The Declaration of the Báb and the Martyrdom of the Báb are pivotal events that mark the beginning and the sacrifice of the Báb's mission.
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