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Baha’is commemorate Ascension of Baha’u’llah
May 29 marks the anniversary of the Ascension of Baha’u'llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. The day is one of nine holy days in the Baha’i calendar when Baha’is suspend work and school. An observance will be held at the Beaverton Baha’i Center at 3:45 am on Saturday May 29, 2010. Breakfast will be served following the program.
Full StoryRidvan celebrations
From April 21 to May 2, Baha’is observe the Festival of Ridvan. This most holy period commemorates the anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s declaration in 1863 that He was the Promised One of all earlier religions. This declaration marks the beginning of the Baha’i Faith. Come and join us as we celebrate this holiest of festivals: Wednesday [...]
Full StoryCorvallis Baha’is celebrate the new year coffeehouse-style
Corvallis, Oregon On March 21, members of the Bahá’í Faith in Corvallis held a coffee house to celebrate the first day of their New Year (Naw Ruz, or “new day” in Persian) on an afternoon bathed in sunshine. The Corvallis Bahá’ís joined millions of Bahá’ís around the world in celebrating the beginning of a new [...]
Full StoryHappy Naw Ruz!
Baha’is celebrate their new year at the beginning of spring. Naw Ruz (which means “new day” in Persian) begins at sunset on the last day of the Baha’i Fast (March 20) and lasts through sunset on March 21. It is celebrated around the world with parties, prayers and joyful festivities.
Full StoryPortland Baha’i Group volunteers at Oregon Food Bank
Most religions have a time of giving. For Christians it’s Christmas, for Jews it’s Hanukkah and for the Baha’is it’s Ayyám-i-Há—a time of gift exchange and service from February 26 through March 1 each year. During Ayyám-i-Há, Baha’is engage in acts of charity, give gifts to friends and family and attend social gatherings. This year, [...]
Full StoryAyyam-i-Ha celebrated with fun, learning and service
As part of the Bahá’í Ayyam-i-Ha celebrations, the Bahá’ís of Portland held a party for children of all ages on Sunday, February 28th at the Portland Bahá’í Center. Prayers and readings from the Bahá’í Writings were shared, focusing on the importance of generosity and taking care of the poor. Music included songs from an old-time [...]
Full StoryAyyam-i-Ha
Baha’is all over the Portland area are celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha from February 26 to March 1. Ayyam-i-Ha, or “Days of Ha” are days of celebration, hospitality, charity and fellowship. Find a celebration near you and come and join us.
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