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Observing the Ascension of Baha’u’llah

From the Editors — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

You can count the major world religions – those that extended their lifespan and geography and influence long past the passing of their founders – on two hands. Here’s a...

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Baha’u’llah’s Triumph on the Twelfth Day of Ridvan

From the Editors — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

On the Twelfth Day of Ridvan, the time for Baha’u’llah’s departure and exile from Baghdad finally arrived. For most, exile would have been a disgrace – but for Baha’u’llah, it...

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The Ninth Day of Ridvan: Proclaiming the Unity of the Human Family

From the Editors — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Baha’is follow the teachings of Baha’u’llah, the prophet and founder of the Baha’i Faith, and every year Baha’i communities around the world joyously commemorate their Faith’s teachings of love and...

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The Baha’i Definition of Paradise: The First Day of Ridvan

From the Editors — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Starting today, and for the next twelve days, Baha’is all around the world will celebrate Ridvan, which means “paradise,” the holiest and most joyous time of the Baha’i year. Pronounced...

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Naw-Ruz: It’s a New Day, and a New Year!

From the Editors — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year! No, we’re not three months late—because today, on the vernal equinox, people all over the planet celebrate New Year’s Day, including the Baha’is. Have you ever heard...

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How to Fast Like a Baha’i

David Langness — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Every year at about this time, I get asked by friends: “If I wanted to take part in the Baha’i fast, could I do it?” “Sure,” I tell them. One...

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Intercalary Days: Gazing Beyond the Curve of Time

David Langness — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Time, as we all know, moves in just one direction — forward, always forward. Could it ever stop, or slow down, or even move backwards? Throughout history countless curious writers,...

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Baha’i Holy Days, Charity, and Service to Humanity

Kim Mennillo — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Baha’is all around the globe recently celebrated four Baha’i Intercalary Days, also called “Ayyam-i-Ha,” and many dedicated some of the time during those days to serving others. In act, we’ve...

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The Main Message of the Baha’i Intercalary Days: Joy!

David Langness — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In his song Ballad in Plain D, Bob Dylan famously asked “Are birds free from the chains of the skyway?” Half a century before, in a talk he gave in...

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Happy Ayyám-i-Há: Days of Gifts, Gatherings and Service

From the Editors — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

For four days this week, Baha’is around the world will celebrate with festivities, gifts, parties, service projects, and charitable humanitarian work. Why? Well, we’re celebrating the Baha’i holiday called “Ayyam-i-Ha.”...

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