Riḍván

General Practices

Communal prayer, festive gatherings, devotional readings, and acts of service

Description

Holiest celebration of the Bahá'í Faith and commemorates when Bahá'u'lláh declared His divine mission in 1863. Named after the Garden of Riḍván where Bahá'u'lláh stayed for 12 days before being exiled by the Ottoman Empire.

Recommended Accommodations

Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, and activities on the first, ninth, and twelfth days which are the most significant. Expect people to take off school or work on these days.