A twelve-day festival in the Bahá’í Faith, commemorating Bahá’u’lláh’s declaration that he was a Manifestation of God. Riḍván means “Paradise” and is named after the Garden of Ridván (lit. garden of paradise) or Najibiyyih Garden. It is the holiest Bahá’í festival, and is also referred to as the “Most Great Festival” and the “King of Festivals”. The first day, ninth day and twelfth days are Holy Days in which work is to be suspended.
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1st Day of Riḍván: Sunday April 21st, 3pm, at the Bahá’í Faith Community Center
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9th Day of Riḍván: Sunday April 28th, after sunset, in Combined Neighborhoods
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12th Day of Riḍván: Thursday May 2nd, 11am, Locations Soon To Be Determined
— Riḍván Festival Details —
1st Day of Riḍván
Saturday, April 21st at 3pm
Bahá’í Faith Community Center; 6910 E. Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85254
9th Day of Riḍván
Saturday, April 28th after Sunset
Combined Neighborhood Hosts
12th Day of Riḍván
Wednesday, May 2nd at 11am
To Be Announced
For any questions please email the Holy Days Committee: bahaihdc@gmail.com