Baha'i Holy Days

Garden of Riḍván: The Story of the Festival of Riḍván for Young Children

A nightingale tells us about the garden he lived in and the twelve joyful days that we celebrate today:

"I live in this garden

Riḍván is its name

I wish that the people

Would know of its fame"

Mullá Ḥusayn: The Story of the Declaration of the Báb for Young Children

Mullá Ḥusayn was the first believer in the Báb. This story tries to demonstrate his endeavor to reach to his heart’s desire through prayer and hard work.

Mullá Ḥusayn: La storia della Dichiarazione del Báb per bambini

(Italian Version)

Mullá Ḥusayn fu il primo seguace del Báb e questa storia cerca di raccontare i Suoi sacrifici per raggiungere la purezza d’animo attraverso la preghiera e il duro lavoro.

Ayyám-i-Há in My Family

This story shows a family's celebration of Ayyám-i-Há. Ayyám-i-Há is celebrated by Bahai's all over the world for a period of four to five days and it falls right before the month of fasting. It's a time of joy, generosity and celebration. In this story, Maya shares what her family does during this time of year.

Naw-Rúz in My Family

Alice tells us about her family’s celebration of Naw-Rúz, the Baháʼí New Year.

Naw-Rúz dans ma famille

(French Version)

Alice nous raconte comment sa famille fête Naw-Rúz, le Nouvel An baháʼí.

The Moon Was There: Glimpses from the Báb’s Childhood for Young Children

In 1819, a unique Child was born. The moon remembers His birth and childhood. This book is about the Báb’s Childhood written in a simple language for young children.

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá Loves Children: Nine Stories of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá with Children

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá was a great example for all the spiritual attributes such as generosity, love, kindness, justice and many more. He was also well-known for His love for children. This illustrated book recounts nine stories of Him with children and is published for the occasion of the centenary of His Ascension.

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