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Ayyám-i-Há is a period of intercalary days in the Baháʼí calendar, when Baháʼís celebrate the Festival of Ayyám-i-Há.[1] The four or five days of this period are inserted between the last two months of the calendar (Mulk and ʻAláʼ).[2] The length of Ayyám-i-Há varies according to the timing of...

A compilation from the Baha'i writings on the topic of Dominion ( Mulk ) - a Baha'i Feast devotional program. 1. O God, Who art the Author of all Manifestations, the Source of all Sources, the Fountain-Head of all Revelations, and the Well-Spring of all Lights! I testify that by Thy Name the...

A compilation from the Baha'i writings on the topic of Sovereignty ( Sultan ) - a Baha'i Feast devotional program. The Month of Sovereignty (Sultan) The month of Sovereignty (Sultan) is approaching. The meaning of “sovereignty” is simply “supreme power or authority”. It is also a debated...

Possible selections of prayers for the Feast of Sharaf: Glorified art Thou, O Lord my God! I give Thee thanks inasmuch as Thou hast called me into being in Thy days, and infused into me Thy love and Thy knowledge. I beseech Thee, by Thy name whereby the goodly pearls of Thy wisdom and Thine...

What does it mean to be persecuted for your faith? The meaning of persecution rom the Baha’i Writings: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá v2, p. 268-269 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Divine Philosophy, p. 42 Compilations, Bahá’í Scriptures, p. 501

Each Baha'i community can determine the readings for the Feast and allow appropriate prayers for occasions as they decide. A compilation from the Baha'i writings on the topic of Questions ( Masa'il ) - a Baha'i Feast devotional program. 1. It is not permissible to ask questions from Him Whom...

Baha'is observe a Holy Day memorial of the passing of Abdul-Baha in 1921: The following passage was penned by Bahá’u’lláh, the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, when His son, Abdu’l-Bahá, was finally able to leave their prison city in Israel and visit Beirut. Praise be to Him Who hath...

HOLY DAY The Day of the Covenant Source: The Day of the Covenant by Christopher Buck The Day of the Covenant is a Baha’i holy day honoring the Covenant of Baha’u’llah and, in particular, ‘Abdu’l-Baha (1844–1921) as the “Centre of the Covenant.” …the Covenant established by Baha’u’llah protects...

A compilation from the Baha'i writings on the topic of Speech ( Qawl ) - a Baha'i Feast devotional program. 1. It is clear and evident to thee that all the Prophets are the Temples of the Cause of God, Who have appeared clothed in divers attire. If thou wilt observe with discriminating eyes...

Every Baha'i community holds a Feast corresponding to the Baha'i calendar every nineteen days and it can occur from sunset to the sunset of the next day, in this case from sunset November 3rd to sunset November 4th. Each community is free to select the prayers or readings for the given Feast...

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Baha'is suspend work and school attendance during these Holy Days. The notion of "twin Manifestations of God" is a concept fundamental to Baháʼí belief, describing the relationship between the Báb and Baháʼu'lláh. Both are considered Manifestations of God in their own right, having each founded...

Baha'i communities meet for Feasts every nineteen days that follow the Baha'i calendar. The following could be readings for the Feast of 'Ilm (Knowledge). Following the readings there is a "business" section where community topics are presented and following that a social and refreshment...

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Construction project moves forward as cleaning ends August 16, 2022 Share Listen BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — Progress continues to be made on the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá following the fire caused by an accident in early April. The project team has made...

A compilation from the Baha'i writings on the topic of Will ( Mashíyyat ) September 26th-27th - a Baha'i Feast devotional program: 1. Praise be to Thee, O Lord my God! I am the one who hath sought the good pleasure of Thy will, and directed his steps towards the seat of Thy gracious favors. I...

Summary of the current situation of Baha’is in Iran Last updated: July 2022 For over 40 years and to this day, the entire Bahá’í community in Iran has been subject to continuous, multidimensional and state-sponsored persecution, affecting every one of its members across generations and within...

I've been non-partisan... an independent voter (unaffiliated with any political party) for years as a Baha'i. In the voting booth I vote but I'm strictly non-partisan. I quote from Bahaipedia: The Bahá’í teachings on politics and political participation rest on the foundation that mankind is...

A compilation from the Baha'i writings on the topic of Might (‘Izzat) - a Baha'i Feast devotional program. 1. Glorified art Thou, O Lord my God! Every man of insight confesseth Thy sovereignty and Thy dominion, and every discerning eye perceiveth the greatness of Thy majesty and the compelling...