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Bahá'í Holy Days
Brief description of the 11 holy days commemorated by Bahá'ís

Bahá'í New Year - Naw-Rúz
Naw-Rúz, literally New Day, is Bahá'í New Year. It occurs on the first day of Spring and follows the month of fasting.

Bahá'í Ridván Festival
The Ridván Festival is a twelve day celebration of the beginning of the Bahá'í Faith,observed from sunset April 20 through sunset May 2. It is also the time of year when local and National Spiritual Assemblies are elected all over the world.

Birth of the Báb
One of the three central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith, The Báb announced the coming of Bahá'u'lláh, Prophet/Founder. The anniversary of His birth is celebrated October 20.

Holy Day - The Declaration of the Báb
This holy day marks the beginning of the Bahá'í Calendar, with the declaration of mission of the forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh, Prophet-Founder of the Bahá'í Faith.

Is Ayyám-i-Há Bahá'í Christmas?
So what exactly is Ayyám-i-Há, and how is it different from Christmas?

Martyrdom of the Bab
The Báb, Forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh, was executed on July 9, 1850, in what is considered by Bahá'ís to be a martyrdom because the only crime of which He was accused was heresy.

November Bahá'í Holy Days
November is a month crowded with Bahá'í community activities. Here is a brief summary.

The Bahá'í Calendar
A brief description of the Bahá'í (Badí) calendar. Naw-Rúz, New Year, and Ayyám-i-Há are discussed.