The Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh is celebrated annually on May 29 throughout the globe. Bahá’u’lláh was the prophet and founder of the Bahá Faith, which emphasises the spiritual unity of humanity. The prophet passed away on this day in 1892, leaving behind all of his writings and teachings, which Baha’is commemorate and ruminate upon.
HISTORY OF ASCENSION OF BAHAU’LLAH
Bahá’u’lláh was the prophet and founder of the Bahá’ Faith, a religion that emphasises the spiritual unity of humanity. Born into an Iranian noble family, he was exiled due to his belief in the messianic Báb. In 1863, he claimed to have received a revelation from God in Iraq, after which he was imprisoned for the remainder of his life in the Ottoman Empire. His teachings, which encompassed everything from moral and spiritual development to global governance, were predicated on the principles of unity and religious renewal.
According to teachings, a single God reveals religion through Manifestations of God, who are the founders of the main world religions throughout history. Prior to Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, the most recent of them are Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad. Despite variations in social practises and interpretations, Bahá’s view the main religions as having a fundamentally unified purpose. The Bahá’ Faith emphasises universal unity and categorically rejects racism, sexism, and nationalism. At the core of Bahá’s teachings is the pursuit of a unified global order that fosters the prosperity of all nations, ethnicities, religions, and social classes.
Prophet-Founder passed away on May 29, 1892. This sacred day is known as ‘The Ascension of Baha’u’llah’ and is observed by Baha’s all over the world. Baha’s pay their respects on this sacred day by praying and reading from the Bahá Writings. Additionally, it is one of nine days per year when labour should be suspended. Baha’is turn towards the Baha’u’llah Shrine when reciting their required prayer as an act of devotion. The shrine is located in Bahji, which is located outside of Akka in modern-day Israel.
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Five Interesting Facts Concerning the Baha’i Faith
Their calendar is distinctive
The Bahá’ adhere to a calendar in which a year consists of 19 months and a month consists of only 19 days.
Various new year
The Bahá’s observe New Year’s on a distinct date; their new year begins on the vernal equinox in March.
Important symbols
The number nine signifies Bahá’s, and the nine-pointed star is their most significant symbol.
No ceremonies
Baha’is discourage these ceremonial observances with the exception of obligatory prayers.
Being made stronger
The most important belief held by Bahá’s is that we should always endeavour to become better people, thereby transforming ourselves and those around us.
