Birth of Baha'u'llah
Celebrating the birth of the founder of the Baha'i Faith.
The Birth of Baha'u'llah is the second of the Twin Holy Birthdays, observed on the second day after the eighth new moon following Naw-Ruz, so it moves between mid-October and mid-November.
When Is Birth of Baha'u'llah?
The Birth of Baha'u'llah is the second of the Twin Holy Birthdays, observed on the second day after the eighth new moon following Naw-Ruz, so it moves between mid-October and mid-November.
Because the Gregorian date changes from year to year, check a calendar published by the tradition or your local community for this year's date.
Why It Matters
Celebrates the birth of Mirza Husayn-Ali Nuri (1817-1892), known as Baha'u'llah ('Glory of God'), who spent 40 years in exile and imprisonment teaching progressive revelation.
How It Is Observed
Joyful community celebrations, prayers and readings from Baha'u'llah's writings (Hidden Words, Kitab-i-Aqdas), music, sharing of food, acts of service.