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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalBahai CalendarThe Ninth Day of Ridván Festival Celebrated by Followers of Bahá’í
Ninth Day of Ridván Festival: April 29Ninth 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 21First 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. The Nineteen Day Fast Observed by the Followers of Bahá’í
Nineteen Day Fast: March 2Nineteen Day Fast is a religious observance for the followers of Bahá’í. The annual Nineteen Day Fast is observed by followers of Baha’i all over the world from March 2 to March 20. It is a time for spiritual purification, reflection on spiritual progress and detachment from material desires. Besides obligatory prayer, the Nineteen Day Fast is one of the greatest Baha’i obligations. The Ascension of `Abdu’l-Bahá Is Celebrated by the Bahá’í
Ascension of `Abdu’l-Bahá Date: November 28Ascension 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. Bahá’i Celebrates the Birth of the Baha’u'llah
Birth of the Baha’u'llah Date: November 12Birth 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. Next Page » |
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