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  • Birth of the Báb (Bahá’í)

    The Báb, born ʿAlí Muḥammad, was the messianic founder of Bábism, and one of the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith. Adherence to the Báb as a divine messenger has survived into modern times in the form of the 5-8 million member Baháʼí Faith, whose founder, Baháʼu'lláh, claimed in 1863 to be the fulfillment of the... Read More

  • Birth of the Baháʼu’lláh (Bahá’í)

    The Birth of Baháʼu'lláh is one of nine holy days in the Baháʼí calendar that is celebrated by adherents of the Baháʼí Faith and during which work is suspended. The holy day celebrates the birth of Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith. While his birth date is actually Nov. 17, it is celebrated on... Read More

  • Ascension of Abdúl-Bahá (Baháʼí)

    Abdu’l-Baha was the eldest son of Baha’u’llah. “Abdu’l-Baha” means “the Servant of Baha” in reference to His servitude to Baha’u’llah. He served as head of the Baháʼí from 1892-1921. He passed away on Nov. 28, 1921. (Wikipedia)

  • Martyrdom of the Báb (Baháʼí)

    The Báb, considered a manifestation of God by people of the Baháʼí faith was executed on this day in 1850. It is one of the nine holy days of the faith. (Wikipedia)

  • Birth of the Báb (Bahá’í)

    The Báb, born ʿAlí Muḥammad, was the messianic founder of Bábism, and one of the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith. Adherence to the Báb as a divine messenger has survived into modern times in the form of the 5-8 million member Baháʼí Faith, whose founder, Baháʼu'lláh, claimed in 1863 to be the fulfillment of the... Read More

  • Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Bahá’í)

    Baha’u’llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, passed away on 29 May, 1892. This holy day is commemorated by Baha’is all over the world and is known as ‘The Ascension of Baha’u’llah’. The final resting place of Baha’u’llah, the Shrine of Baha’u’llah, is located in Bahji (in present day Israel), and is the Point of... Read More