Baháʼí Holy Days
Okay, imagine you have a special day, like a birthday or a holiday like Christmas or Hanukkah. The Baháʼí also have special days called holy days.
There are nine holy days in the Baháʼí calendar, and they happen on different dates every year. Each holy day has a special meaning and celebrates an important event or person in the Baháʼí faith.
The first holy day is the Baháʼí New Year, which usually falls on the first day of spring. This is a time to reflect on new beginnings and spiritual growth.
Next is the Festival of Ridván, which celebrates when Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí faith, declared that he was a messenger of God. This holy day lasts 12 days and is a time of joy and celebration.
The Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh is the third holy day, and it commemorates the passing of Bahá'u'lláh. This is a sad but peaceful time for Baháʼís to remember his teachings.
The fourth holy day is the Martyrdom of the Báb. The Báb was a forerunner to Bahá'u'lláh and was persecuted for his beliefs. This holy day remembers his sacrifice and commitment to the Baháʼí faith.
The fifth holy day is the Birth of the Báb, which celebrates his birthday. This is a time to remember his teachings and the importance of his role in the Baháʼí faith.
The next three holy days are connected to the life of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, who was the son of Bahá'u'lláh and became the leader of the Baháʼí community after his father's passing. The first is the Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, which remembers his passing. The second is the Declaration of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, which celebrates when he declared himself as the leader of the Baháʼí faith. The third is his birthday, which is a time to appreciate his leadership and wisdom.
The final holy day is the Day of the Covenant, which celebrates the covenant Bahá'u'lláh made with his followers to continue his teachings and leadership through 'Abdu'l-Bahá and future leaders.
So, those are the Baháʼí holy days! They are important times for Baháʼís to reflect, celebrate, and remember the teachings and people that are central to their faith.
There are nine holy days in the Baháʼí calendar, and they happen on different dates every year. Each holy day has a special meaning and celebrates an important event or person in the Baháʼí faith.
The first holy day is the Baháʼí New Year, which usually falls on the first day of spring. This is a time to reflect on new beginnings and spiritual growth.
Next is the Festival of Ridván, which celebrates when Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí faith, declared that he was a messenger of God. This holy day lasts 12 days and is a time of joy and celebration.
The Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh is the third holy day, and it commemorates the passing of Bahá'u'lláh. This is a sad but peaceful time for Baháʼís to remember his teachings.
The fourth holy day is the Martyrdom of the Báb. The Báb was a forerunner to Bahá'u'lláh and was persecuted for his beliefs. This holy day remembers his sacrifice and commitment to the Baháʼí faith.
The fifth holy day is the Birth of the Báb, which celebrates his birthday. This is a time to remember his teachings and the importance of his role in the Baháʼí faith.
The next three holy days are connected to the life of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, who was the son of Bahá'u'lláh and became the leader of the Baháʼí community after his father's passing. The first is the Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, which remembers his passing. The second is the Declaration of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, which celebrates when he declared himself as the leader of the Baháʼí faith. The third is his birthday, which is a time to appreciate his leadership and wisdom.
The final holy day is the Day of the Covenant, which celebrates the covenant Bahá'u'lláh made with his followers to continue his teachings and leadership through 'Abdu'l-Bahá and future leaders.
So, those are the Baháʼí holy days! They are important times for Baháʼís to reflect, celebrate, and remember the teachings and people that are central to their faith.