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Why Baha’is fast
By Anita Cleven and Venustiano Olguín On March 14, a group of Baha’is gathered at the Beaverton Baha’i Center, for a special community dinner to celebrate the fact that they were past the mid-point of the Baha’i 19-Day Fast. The Fast, which takes place from March 2 through March 20, consists of completely abstaining from [...]
Full StoryThe annual Nineteen-Day Fast: a time of spiritual purification
From March 2-20, Baha’is worldwide observe the annual 19-Day Fast by refraining from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. As in many world religions, the fast is a time for reflecting on one’s spiritual progress and making an effort to detach from material desires. During the fast, Baha’is age 15 and older typically rise [...]
Full StoryReflections on the Fast
One individual shares her experience with the Fast and the insights that come from it.
Full StoryThe annual Nineteen-Day Fast: a time of spiritual purification
During the 19-day Fast, Baha’is refrain from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. The Fast is a time to reflect on one’s spiritual development.
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