Ridván Festival

The Ridván Festival is a significant annual celebration in the Bahá'í Faith, commemorating the visit of Bahá'u'lláh, its founder, to the gardens of Baghdad in 1863. Spanning twelve days, it marks a period of spiritual renewal, reflection, and community gathering. The festival features prayers, devotional activities, and social events, symbolizing hope and unity. It is considered the most important festival in the Bahá'í calendar and emphasizes themes of peace, unity, and consultation across diversity. The festival begins on the 13th day of the Persian month of Bahá and is observed worldwide by Bahá'ís.