Declaration of Baha'u'llah; the King of Festivals.
Tagged: Bahá'í
Dates
| Year | Dates | Reckoning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 20, 2025 | 1st day of Ridvan | Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening. |
| 2025 | April 28, 2025 | 9th day of Ridvan | Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening. |
| 2025 | May 1, 2025 | 12th day of Ridvan | Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening. |
| 2026 | April 21, 2026 | 1st day of Ridvan | Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening. |
| 2026 | April 29, 2026 | 9th day of Ridvan | Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening. |
| 2026 | May 2, 2026 | 12th day of Ridvan | Baha'i days begin at sunset the preceding evening. |
Recurrence: Baha'i Badi' calendar (the 1st, 9th and 12th days of Ridvan).
Significance
The declaration of Baha'u'llah; the "King of Festivals."
The Traditions
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