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Baha'i Timeline

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    Hisory of the Baha'i Faith

    This is a timeline that guides through events that led up to the creation of the religion Baha'i and major events that have occured in this faith, as well as major holidays and celebrations.

  • Baha'u'llah's Birth

    Baha'u'llah was born in Tehran to wealthy, noble, parents.

  • The Bab's Birth

    The Bab, or Siyyid `Alí-Muhammad, is one of the centeral figures of Baha'i, he prepared the world for the coming of Baha'u'llah.

  • Declaration of the Bab

    The Bab announced to the world that he was preparing the people for the comming of a new messenger of god.

  • Execution of the Bab

  • Baha'u'llah sent to Black Pit

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    Baha'u'llah's Exile

    Baha'u'llah traveled through Baghdad, Constantinople, and Adrianople, writing hundreds of texts including books regarding religous questions and Baha'i law.

  • Final Stage of Baha'u'llah's Exile

    Baha'u'llah and his close family moved to Acre. This is where he wrote his most important religious text. It's Persian name was Kitab-i-Aqdas, or in english, The Most Holy Book.

  • Death of Baha'u'llah

  • Abdul-Baha Becomes Leader of Baha'i

    Abdul-Baha Becomes Leader of Baha'i
    Abdul-Baha, who was Baha'u'llah's son, was announced leader of the Baha'i faith.

  • Abdul-Baha Dies

  • Shoghi Effendi Becomes "Gaurdian of the Faith"

    Shoghi Effendi Becomes "Gaurdian of the Faith"
    Shoghi Effendi, grandson of Abdul-Baha, is appointed new leader of Baha'i.

  • Death of Shoghi Effendi

    He passed away due to the Asian bird Flu.

  • Appointment of New Gaurdian

    Before his death, Shoghi Effendi had not appointed a new gaurdian. So, the Universal House of Justice, became the new gaurdian. The Hands of the Cause of God along with the other assemblies, worked to finish Shoghi Effendi's Ten Year World Crusade.

  • Governing Council of Baha'i Faith Elected

    The Universal House of Justice elected nine members.
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    Intercalary Days

    Days added in the calendar, to make the Baha'i calendar the same length as the solar calendar. Baha'is use these days to prepare themselves for the long fast ahead of them.
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    Baha'i Fast

  • Naw-Ruz

    New Year of the Baha'i calendar, it occurs on the Spring Equinox.
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    Festival of Rivdan

    This festival celebrates Baha'u'llah's announcement that he was a messenger of God. 3 of these days in the festival, are considered holy days.