The possibilities inherent in Bahá’í institutions can only be estimated when one realizes how rapidly modern civilization is disintegrating for lack of that spiritual power which can alone supply the necessary attitude of responsibility and humility to the leaders and the requisite loyalty to the individual members of society.
Bahá’í Feasts, Anniversaries, and Days of Fasting
Feast of Naw-Rúz (Bahá’í New Year), March 21.
Feast of Ridván (Declaration of Bahá’u’lláh), April 21-May 2.
Declaration of the Báb, May 23.[33]
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, May 29.
Martyrdom of the Báb, July 9.
Birth of the Báb, October 20.
Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, November 12.
Day of the Covenant, November 26.
Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, November 28.
Period of the Fast, nineteen days beginning March 2.
Feasts
The essential joyousness of the Bahá’í religion finds expression in numerous feasts and holidays throughout the year.