Day of the Covenant
Celebrating the appointment of 'Abdu'l-Baha as the Center of Baha'u'llah's Covenant.
The Day of the Covenant falls on 4 Qawl in the Baha'i calendar, which is November 25 or 26 depending on the date of Naw-Ruz. It is a holy day on which work need not be suspended.
When Is Day of the Covenant?
The Day of the Covenant falls on 4 Qawl in the Baha'i calendar, which is November 25 or 26 depending on the date of Naw-Ruz. It is a holy day on which work need not be suspended.
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
The Day of the Covenant celebrates Baha'u'llah's appointment of his son 'Abdu'l-Baha as the sole interpreter of his teachings, an unbreakable covenant ensuring the unity and preservation of the Faith after the Founder's passing.
How It Is Observed
Community gatherings, prayers and readings from the Baha'i writings, reflection on the importance of unity and covenant.