Birth of the Bab - October 20

This day is an observance of the anniversary of the birth of Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad.  He was born on October 20, 1819, in Shiraz, Persia,  He later took on the title of “the Bab”, which means “the Gate”. The Bab was the prophet-herald of the Baha’i Faith.

This day is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended.