Multifaith Calendar
Ridván - First Night (Bahá'í)
Date and Time
Friday, April 19, 2024
Description
What is Ridván?
- Ridván (which means “paradise” in Arabic) is a 12-day festival in the Bahá’í tradition.
- It celebrates the founding of the Bahá’í faith in 1863 by commemorating its founder, Bahá’u’lláh, and his declaration that he was a Manifestation of God.
- The first day of Ridván is one of the most important holy days for Bahá’ís, and as such, many Bahá’ís will refrain from working or going to school.
- It is a time of gathering, prayer, and great celebration!
Recurring
This event also occurs on 4/20/25, 4/20/26 and 4/20/27