First Day of Ridvan
Apr 21
Ridvan is the name of the most sacred Bahai festival. A 12- day period commemorating Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridvan outside Baghdad where he declared his station as the Manifestation of God.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Bahai
Tradition/Practices: On the first, ninth, and twelfth days, which are Bahá’í Holy Days, work is prohibited. Currently, the three holy days are usually observed with a community gathering where prayers are shared, followed by a celebration.
Dates: April 21 – May 2