KIDPROJ MCC: Ridván (pronounced Riz-wan)

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Ridván (pronounced Riz-wan) - Several countries
by Barbara Curry

21 April

Ridvan is celebrated on three days: 4/21 4/29 and 5/2 each year in every country of the world (Bahá'i Faith second most widespread religion in world) The Ridván Festival is celebrated to remember the declaration by Bahá'u'lláh. See web site: http://www.us.bahai.org for more information about the Baha'i Faith Baha'i Temple in Wilmette, IL listed in National Registry as historical site. Bahá'i World Center located in Haifa, Israel (PO BOX 155, Haifa, Israel 31 001). For more info. contact Bahá'i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 Other Bahá'i Holidays include: Ayyami-Ha Feb 26-Mar 1 and New Years March 21.

Ridván - suspend work/school and gather with other Bahá'is for celebration/reflection and prayer depending on culture of country. Ayyami-Ha - time of gift giving and celebration New Years Day (Naw Ruz) - suspend work/school and gather with other Bahá'is for celebration/reflection/prayer

From United States by
Barbara Curry - Adult
Email: 70773.2544@compuserve.com

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