Birth of The Báb (First day after the eighth full moon following the Bahá’í Naw-Rúz; Oscillating Range: from October 14 to November 13):
The day is an observance of the anniversary of the birth on October 20, 1819, in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran), of Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad, who later took the title of “the Báb,” meaning “the Gate.” A special year (2019), Bahá’ís observe the 200th year of the Báb’s birth & invite everyone to join in this celebration! The Báb was the herald of the Bahá’í Faith. The day is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended.
October 28th, 7 pm – 9 pm Bahá’í Faith Community Center.
A special commemoration for the Scottsdale Bahá’í community. Light refreshments.
Nov 2nd, Main Event – Bahá’í Faith Community Center. Open to all.
7 pm – 9 pm; Program will be about 60 minutes, followed by refreshments and opportunity to socialize.
Nov 3rd, Day Festival – 11 am – 4 pm Bahá’í Faith Community Center.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm; Film Documentaries: The Gate and latest video from Bahá’í World Centre to be shown inside the auditorium. Info display booth inside.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Entertainment and lunch: Yellow Birds Dance Group; Greg McAllister & Music, Face Painting, Popcorn, Arts & Crafts, Balloons, Inflated Bouncy, BBQ
