The Twelve Days of Riḍván The worldwide Bahá’í community joyfully celebrates the twelve-day Festival of Riḍván in early spring each year. This year, 2026, Riḍván begins at sunset on April 21th and ends at sunset on May 2nd. Bahá’u’lláh has ordained Riḍván as the “Most Great Festival” and the “King of Festivals.” During these twelve days in 1863, He declared that He was the Manifestation of God for this day, the “One Whom God shall make manifest” as foretold by the Báb.   This momentous declaration signalized the beginning of the Bahá’í Faith, and thereby sent spiritual reverberations across the universe…

Upcoming Celebrations (Early 2026) Spiritual Regeneration in Anticipation of Spring As we celebrate Naw-Rúz this year on the 20th of March, 2026, we end the month of fasting with the joyful anniversary of the spring equinox, which marks the beginning of the Bahá’í new year.   The pre-spring festivities began with the intercalary days of Ayyám-i-Há.  During these additional four days between the Bahá’í months, we expressed our generosity, compassion, friendship, and love through acts of service, parties, and gift giving.  This joyful festival readied us for the fast, which is a time of prayer, abstinence, self-improvement, restraint, and contemplation. With…

Friday Oct 31 at 5:00 p.m. –Sunday Nov 2 at 2:00 p.m    URJ Greene Family Camp1192 Smith LaneBruceville, Tx 76630 My Home is the Home of Peace:Open to Bahai’s and their friends who desire to build vibrant communities wherever they reside.How our families can contribute to the transformation of our neighborhoods and communities. There will be special programs for children 5 and up, junior youth and youth 15-21. For families with childrem under the age of 5, we will have special breakout groups where parents can care for their young ones and participate  in the program.  Agenda  – Friday 10/31     –…