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Baháʼí Holy Days

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has eleven holy days, which are important anniversaries in the history of the religion. On nine of these holy days, work is suspended. There is no fixed format for any of the holy days, and Baháʼí communities organize their own commemorative meetings.
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Second of the Twin Holy Birthdays; celebrated on the second day after the eighth new moon following Naw-Rúz (mid-October to mid-November)
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Days of Remembrance - Selections from the Writings of Baháʼu'lláh for Baháʼí Holy Days
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Annually in October or November. Baháʼu'lláh was born on the second of the
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All but two of the holy days are scheduled annually on fixed dates in the
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The Revelation of Baháʼu'lláh, Volume 4: Mazra'ih & Bahji 1877-92
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after Naw-Rúz. (In the Islamic lunar calendar, the births of the
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are celebrated on the first and second day following the eighth
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On these two holy days, the suspension of work is not required.
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National Spiritual Assembly of the United States (2006-03-05).
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are scheduled annually according to a lunar calculation.
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fell on consecutive days - the first and second day of
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Besides the eleven holy days, Baháʼís also celebrate
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Baháʼí Faith

Baháʼu'lláh
The Báb
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá
Teachings
Unity of God
Unity of humanity
Unity of religion
Laws
Prayer
Calendar
Nineteen Day Feast
Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Kitáb-i-Íqán
The Hidden Words
Some Answered Questions
Other Texts
Covenant of Baháʼu'lláh
Administrative Order
The Guardianship
Universal House of Justice
Spiritual Assemblies
Baháʼí history
Timeline
Bábism
Persecution
Shoghi Effendi
Hands of the Cause

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