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The Ascension of `Abdu’l-Bahá Is Celebrated by the Bahá’í

Ascension of `Abdu'l-Bahá is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá'í.

Ascension of `Abdu’l-Bahá Date: November 28

Ascension of `Abdu’l-Bahá is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá’í.

On November 28, followers of the Bahá’í Faith worldwide commemorate the passing of `Abdu’l-Bahá in his house in Haifa in 1921. He was the eldest son and successor of Baha’u'llah, founder of the Bahá’í Faith. His funeral was attended by more than 10,000 mourners, representing every one of the diverse religions and ethnic communities in the Holy Land. His remains were laid to rest in a vault next to the vault of the Bab on Mount Carmel.

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Posted on 27 Nov 2011 in : Bahai Calendar,November Holidays


Bahá’i Celebrates the Birth of the Baha’u'llah

Birth of the Baha'u'llah is a religious observance for Baha’i’s all over the world.

Birth of the Baha’u'llah Date: November 12

Birth of the Baha’u'llah is a religious observance for Baha’i’s all over the world.

The Birth of Bahá’u’lláh is one of the nine holy days for Baha’i’s, and it is celebrated on November 12. It celebrates the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’i faith, born in Tehran on November 12, 1817.

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Posted on 11 Nov 2011 in : Bahai Calendar,November Holidays


Martyrdom of the Bab

The Martyrdom of the Bab was a great leader of the Bahai faith.

Martyrdom of the Bab Date: July 9

Martyrdom of the Bab is observed by followers of the Bahai religion.

One of the two central figures in founding the Bahai religion was Siyyid `Alí Muḥammad Shírází. On July 9, 1850, Siyyid `Alí Muḥammad Shírází was executed in the town square in Tabriz, Iran.

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Posted on 08 Jul 2011 in : Bahai Calendar


Ascension of Baha’u'llah Commemorated by Followers of Bahá’í

Ascension of Baha'u'llah is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá’í.

Ascension of Baha’u'llah: May 29

Ascension of Baha’u'llah is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá’í.

May 29 marks the death anniversary of Baha’u'llah, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith. The Ascension of Baha’u'llah is celebrated all around the world by Bahá’í communities at approximately the same time that Baha’u'llah died, eight hours after sunset on May 29, 1892.

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Posted on 28 May 2011 in : Bahai Calendar,May Holidays


Declaration of the Báb Commemorated by Followers of Bahá’í

Declaration of the Báb is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá’í.

Declaration of the Báb: May 23

Declaration of the Báb is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá’í.

On May 23, followers of the Bahá’í faith celebrate the Declaration of the Báb, Baha’u’llah’s forerunner. On this date, in 1844, the Báb (Arabic for “gate”) announced that he was the carrier of the news of the Divine Revelation. It is one of the nine holy days in which Bahá’ís do not work.

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Posted on 22 May 2011 in : Bahai Calendar,May Holidays

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