In communities large and small across the globe, Bahá’ís are preparing to celebrate a little known holiday called Ayyám-i-Há. For members of the Bahá’í Faith, this period (end of February – beginning of March) is characterized by charity and celebrations, just before the 19 day Fast that leads up to the Bahá’í New Year (Náw Ruz). […]
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Every year Bahá’ís around the world celebrate one of their most important holidays, called Riḍván. I didn’t grow up in a Bahá’í family. I became a Bahá’í when I was a teenager. However, every year together with my children we rediscover this holiday. Today I would like to share with your some fun facts about
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Multicultural Kid Blogs has always advocated for equality, inclusivity, and unity in our world. We have bloggers of various racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds that work together to create wonderful resources for raising our children as Global Citizens. The recent protests in Iran, where women once again rose up against the unfair treatment of women,
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From the 20th of April to the 2nd of May, the followers of the Baha’i faith celebrate a special festival called Ridvan. It is named after the garden where Baha’u’llah, the Founder of the Baha’i Faith, proclaimed His Mission. The main principle of the Baha’i Faith is Unity. As Baha’i, we believe in the ‘Oneness
I started fasting at the age of 15 in Kenya. Since then I have fasted in Israel, the US, and now China! Some fasts have been more challenging than others. I remember fasting during my teens and how it was incredibly demanding because of all the sports I played. I was an avid field hockey player, often
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