Ascension of Baha’u’llah Be not dismayed, O peoples of the world, when the day-star of My beauty is set, and the heaven of My tabernacle is concealed from your eyes. Arise to further My Cause, and to exalt My Word amongst men. We are with you at all times, and shall strengthen you through the power of truth. We are truly almighty. Whoso hath recognized Me will arise and serve Me with such determination that the powers of earth and heaven shall be unable to defeat his purpose. Gleanings, p.137   Chapter 13  God Passes By  Shoghi Effendi Already nine…

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…