Announcement of the Bab's mission in Shiraz.
Tagged: Bahá'í
Dates
| Year | Dates | Reckoning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Commemorated about two hours after sunset on the preceding evening. | |
| 2026 | May 24, 2026 | Commemorated about two hours after sunset on the preceding evening. |
Recurrence: Baha'i Badi' calendar.
Significance
The announcement of the Bab's mission.
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