Declaration of the Báb

General Practices

Scriptual readings and chanting sacred passages from Bahá'í history. Community prater and spiritual reflection, as well as sharing stories about Bàb's mission.

Description

Commemorates the founding of the Bábí Faith. In Shia Islam, there was a prophecy that the return of the 12th Imam was coming and many expected his emergence in1260 of the Islamic lunar calendar. In 1844, Siyyid Alí-Muhammad (the Báb) annouced he was a new Messenger of God. Considerd a "Primal Point" and dawn of a new cycle for humans in spiritual history.

Recommended Accommodations

Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events and activities as followers are expected to take of work and school to observe the holiday.