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Cultural and religious observances – May 23-29, 2022

May 20, 2022 by Diversity and Inclusion

Declaration of the Báb

Shrine of the Bab, Haifa, Israel.
Shrine of the Bab in Haifa, Israel. Photo credit: Chadicka from Jerusalem, Wikimedia.org

Culture/religion: Bahá’í
Date: May 24

Declaration of the Báb commemorates the day the Báb, the herald of the Bahá’í faith announced that he was the new messenger of God. The day is one of the nine holy days when work is suspended.

Bahá’ís celebrate through prayers and retelling the story of the declaration.

Pronunciation:  Bahá’í: Ba-HIGH; Báb: Bahb (Bob)

Sources:

Declaration of the Báb, Bahá’ís of the United States

Declaration of the Báb, The Bahá’í Faith Portland/Vancouver Metro Area Community;

Style guide, glossary and pronunciation guide, Bahá’í World News Service


Ascension Day

Black and white image of the ascension of Christ
Photo credit: Library of Congress

Culture/religion: Christianity
Date: May 26

Ascension Day is a Christian holiday commemorating the day Jesus ascended to heaven.

Ascension Day falls on the fortieth day from Easter, always on a Thursday.

Alternate names: Feast of the Ascension

Sources:

What is Ascension Day? The Feast of Ascension, Christianity.com


Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh

Portrait of Bahá'ulláh
Portrait of Bahá’ulláh. Photo credit: Wikimedia.org

Culture/religion: Bahá’í
Date: May 29

Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh commemorates the anniversary of the death of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í faith. Bahá’u’lláh was persecuted, exiled and jailed for much of his life because of his progressive teachings.

The day is observed with prayers and meditative contemplation, and devotional readings are often held at 3:00 a.m., as that is the approximate time of Bahá’u;lláh’s passing. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended.

Pronunciation:  Bahá’í: Ba-HIGH; Báb: Bahb (Bob); Bahá’u’lláh: Ba-ha-ul-LAH

Sources:

Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, Bahá’ís of the United States

When a Prophet Passes Away: The Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, Bahá’íTeachings.org

Ascension of Bahá’u;lláh, bahaipedia.org

Style guide, glossary and pronunciation guide, Bahá’í World News Service


Ongoing observances

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

Filed Under: Cultural and Religious Observances Tagged With: Ascension Day, Ascension of Baha'u'llah, Bahá'i, Christianity, Declaration of the Bab

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