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Martyrdom of the Bab Date: July 9, 2010Martyrdom 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. Ascension of Baha’u'llah Commemorated by Followers of Bahá’í
Ascension of Baha’u'llah: May 29, 2010Ascension 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. Declaration of the Báb Commemorated by Followers of Bahá’í
Declaration of the Báb: May 23, 2010Declaration 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. The Ninth Day of Ridván Festival Celebrated by Followers of Bahá’í
Ninth Day of Ridván Festival: April 29, 2010Ninth Day of Ridván Festival is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá’í. The Ninth Day of Ridván Festival is celebrated on April 29, and the festival continues until May 2. The first day, the ninth day, and the last day are all non-working days according to the Bahá’í faith. The ninth day celebrates the arrival of the family of Bahá’u'lláh to the Garden of Ridván. The First Day of Ridván Festival Celebrated by Followers of Bahá’í
First Day of Ridván Festival: April 21, 2010First Day of Ridván Festival is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá’í. The First Day of Ridván Festival is celebrated on April 21, and the festival continues until May 2. The first day, the ninth day, and the last day are all non-working days according to the Bahá’í faith. Next Page » |
