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The Bahá’í calendar
Holy days follow the Bahá’í calendar rather than the regular rhythm of local events. They invite worship, remembrance and celebration, often with prayer, music, stories, art and hospitality.
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Holy days in Ryde
Each holy day invites prayer, reflection, remembrance or celebration. The Ryde community holds a local programme for every occasion and shares current details directly.
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The dates change from year to year. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for the next local programme and current details.
The Bahá’í new year is a joyful time of renewal, hope and new beginnings, celebrated at the close of the fasting month.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
The first day of the most important Bahá’í festival, recalling Bahá’u’lláh’s public announcement of His mission in 1863.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
The ninth day of the Ridván festival marks the arrival of Bahá’u’lláh’s family in the garden of Ridván.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
The final day of the Ridván festival remembers Bahá’u’lláh’s departure from the garden of Ridván.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
Remembering the evening in 1844 when the Báb announced His mission and prepared the way for Bahá’u’lláh.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
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A solemn commemoration of Bahá’u’lláh’s passing in 1892 and a time to reflect on His life, teachings and influence.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
Honouring the courage, sacrifice and dedication of the Báb, who was executed in 1850.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
A joyful celebration of the Báb’s birth in 1819 and the spiritual renewal and new era His life announced.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
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Celebrating the birth of Bahá’u’lláh in 1817, Founder of the Bahá’í Faith and Author of its teachings on the oneness of humanity.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
Celebrating Bahá’u’lláh’s appointment of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá as the Centre of His Covenant, and reflecting on unity and faithfulness.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
Remembering ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá’s passing in 1921 and His life of service, kindness, peace and unity.
The Ryde Bahá’í community holds a local programme for this occasion. Contact the Local Spiritual Assembly for current details.
