Where Is Ridvan Celebrated
It Was Decided That Bahá’u’lláh Would Now Be Exiled to Istanbul. So That His Family and Followers Could Prepare for the Journey, Bahá’u’lláh Left His House on...
It was decided that Bahá’u’lláh would now be exiled to Istanbul. So that his family and followers could prepare for the journey, Bahá’u’lláh left his house on 22 April 1863 and moved to the Najibiyyih Garden, where he proclaimed the Festival of Ridván.
What is Ridván celebration?
The Festival of Ridván commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet-founder, lived in paradise, which is called Ridván. During this time, Bahá’u’lláh declared that he was the messenger of God for that time. This is the holiest of days in the Baha’i tradition.
How do Baha'is celebrate Ridván?
Celebrations begin two hours before sunset as it symbolizes the time that Bahá’u’lláh entered the garden. Given that the First Day of Ridván is also one of the Bahá’í Holy Days, work and school is prohibited. Baha’i’s traditionally observe this holiday by gathering together in prayer and celebration.
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