Lessons on Bahá’í history and Bahá’í holidays.
ayyám-i-há
Ayyám-i-Há (The “Days of Há”, also known as the Intercalary Days) is a festival celebrated between the 18th and 19th months of the Bahá’í calendar, from February 26 to March 1 of every year. During Ayyám-i-Há, Bahá’ís show hospitality and … Continue reading
'abdu'l-bahá
‘Abdu’l-Bahá is a very special person: He is the Centre of Bahá’u'lláh’s Covenant, the unerring Interpreter of His Writings, and the Perfect Exemplar of His Teachings. Continue reading
family (9th day of ridván)
Baha’u'lláh teaches us to honour our parents and show forth kindliness and charity towards them. Families are stronger when they are united. Continue reading
naw-ruz
Naw-rúz is a celebration of the Bahá’í New Year. Naw-rúz is the end of the month of fasting and the first day of the month of Bahá (Splendour). Continue reading
ridván, the king of festivals
The Festival of Ridván is one of the most important festivals for Bahá’ís; it celebrates Bahá’u'lláh’s declaration to be the Manifestation of God for this age. Continue reading
the universal house of justice
The Universal House of Justice was formed after the passing of Shoghi Effendi to protect and to serve as the head of the Bahá’í Faith. Continue reading
the guardian, shoghi effendi
Shoghi Effendi was the grandson of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, who appointed him as the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith in His Will and Testament. Continue reading
the twin holy birthdays
The Twin Holy Birthdays refer to the Birthdays of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, Who are known as the “Twin Manifestations of God”. This important festival celebrates the birth of not one, but two Manifestations of God sent to usher in … Continue reading
the day of the covenant
‘Abdu’l-Bahá wanted Bahá’ís around the world to learn about Bahá’u’lláh’s Covenant, so He chose a day for us to reflect and learn about it: the Day of the Covenant. On this day, we give thanks and praise to God for the … Continue reading